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Toronto Police Release Images of White Acura Tied to Killing of 8-Year-Old JahVai Roy

Police request tips, dashcam footage, identification of the car as the search for suspects continues.

The suspect vehicle investigators are trying to identify.
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Overview

  • Investigators published photos on Aug. 25 of a white Acura they believe is connected to the Aug. 16 shooting in North York.
  • The child, identified as JahVai Roy, was struck by a stray bullet inside his apartment shortly after midnight and died in hospital.
  • Police say the shooter or shooters fled before officers arrived, and they have not released any suspect descriptions or a suspect count.
  • Det. Sgt. Jason Davis called the killing a cowardly act and said every available city resource is being dedicated to the case.
  • Community members held a vigil attended by local leaders, fundraising for the family has topped $87,000, and Roy was laid to rest at Wikwemikong First Nation.