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Five Charged in Vaughan Home Invasion Killing as Police Seek 16-Year-Old Suspect

Investigators describe the fatal break-in as a targeted robbery involving a stolen Honda CRV.

Overview

  • York Regional Police charged five people in the Aug. 31 killing of Abdul Aleem Farooqi, 46, during a home invasion on Andreeta Drive.
  • Amir Wiam Mohammad Abuhmid, 26, of Mississauga faces a first-degree murder charge along with robbery with a firearm and related offences.
  • Police obtained authorization to identify a wanted 16-year-old as Jayshaun Williams, who is sought for first-degree murder and is believed to be in the GTA.
  • Search warrants executed Nov. 10 at residences in Toronto and Mississauga led to four arrests and the seizure of evidence tied to the case.
  • Additional charges include possession of property obtained by crime against Choszen Roshan Phillip, 25, and two 16-year-olds, and accessory after the fact against Jahvon St Patrick McNarin, 34, with all five accused held in custody after court appearances.