Overview

• A 16-year-old turned himself in on August 8 and was charged with first-degree murder for the fatal July 5 stabbing of a 14-year-old boy.
• Earlier suspects of the same age surrendered on July 5 and July 11 and face identical first-degree murder charges.
• The victim was found near a fast-food restaurant at Eastern Avenue and Woodward Avenue and died after being taken to hospital.
• This case represents Toronto’s 19th homicide of 2025 and has intensified concerns over youth violence in public spaces.
• Proceedings are governed by the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which limits the release of juvenile identities and details of the court process.