| Date | Name | City | Province | Licensed | Victims | Deaths | Injuries | Suicide | Firearms | OIC Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kongolo | Toronto | ON | No | 2 | 2 | 1 | No | Yes | No |
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On March 12, 2024, a triple shooting occurred in the Regent Park neighbourhood of Toronto, resulting in the deaths of two family members, Benedict Johnson Kongolo's father and brother, and non-life-threatening injuries to his mother. A 23-year-old man, Benedict Johnson Kongolo, also known as "Joeazy," was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the incident.
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A shooting occurred in Toronto's Regent Park. The incident resulted in the deaths of multiple family members. The exact number of victims is not specified in the provided source. The shooting is under investigation.
A 23-year-old man, identified as Benedict Johnson Kongolo, also known as "Joeazy," is facing two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a shooting in downtown Toronto. The incident occurred on March 12, 2024, and resulted in the deaths of his father and brother, with his mother suffering non-life-threatening injuries. Two police officers were also injured during a foot pursuit of the suspect.
A 23-year-old man, identified as Benedict Johnson Kongolo, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in a daylight triple shooting in Toronto's Regent Park neighbourhood. The victims were confirmed to be family members of the suspect. The shooting occurred on Tuesday at around 1:30 p.m. in the Parliament Street and Dundas Street East area. One man, believed to be the suspect's father, was pronounced dead at the scene, and two other victims, the suspect's brother and his mother, were rushed to a hospital, where the brother later died. The mother suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
A shooting occurred in Toronto's Regent Park area, resulting in the deaths of multiple family members. The victims' identities have not been confirmed. The incident is currently under investigation by police.
Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by vehicle on Sheppard Avenue East. Highway 404, Highway 407 westbound ramps closed for "several hours" due to fatal collision.
Two men, John and Denzel Kongolo, were killed in a daylight shooting in the Regent Park neighbourhood of Toronto. Their family confirmed their identities. A candlelight vigil was held in their honour, with community members and family members paying tribute to the victims. A 23-year-old man, Benedict Johnson Kongolo, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with their deaths.