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Police Arrest King Street West Suspect and Lay 88 New Charges in Studio Shootout Probe

Investigators plan to pursue three remaining suspects using evidence from seized firearms

A man and woman in their 30s sustained life-threatening and life-altering injuries, Toronto police said.
From left to right: Mohamud Kheyre, Olad Olad, Johnary Walker are all wanted by Toronto police.
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Overview

  • Nyim Alexander, 32, was arrested on August 12 and charged with four counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault and multiple firearms offences over the August 8 laneway shooting on King Street West.
  • Police allege Alexander, riding a motorcycle, circled back to a group of friends at Sudbury Street, opened fire and fled, leaving a man and a woman in their 30s hospitalised with life-threatening injuries.
  • Under Project Poppie, authorities announced July 24 arrests of four suspects and laid 88 new charges in the November 11, 2024 Queen Street West recording-studio gun battle, bringing total arrests in that probe to 36.
  • Investigators say they have seized 16 firearms in the Project Poppie inquiry, including weapons allegedly modified for fully automatic fire.
  • Three suspects identified as Mohamud Kheyre, Olad Olad and Johnary Walker remain at large and police are urging the public to provide tips or footage to aid the ongoing investigations.