Boy, 14, Charged with First-Degree Murder in Etobicoke Mass Shooting Toronto, Ontario – A 14-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the mass shooting that occurred in Etobicoke on July 18, 2021. The shooting took place at a barbecue in the city’s west end, leaving two people dead and two others injured. The victims were identified as Davonte Blackwood, 28, and Shakiel Young-Carruthers, 21. According to police, the accused boy was arrested on Thursday, July 22, and has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder, and one count of aggravated assault. He appeared in court on Friday, July 23, and was remanded into custody until his next court appearance scheduled for August 11. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted, and that the accused boy knew at least one of the victims. The shooting has shocked the Etobicoke community, and residents are expressing concerns about gang violence in the area. Police have increased patrols in the neighborhood and are working to identify other suspects who may have been involved. The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking for the public’s assistance in providing any information that may lead to further arrests. This tragic incident highlights the devastating consequences of gun violence and its impact on our communities. It is crucial to address the root causes of gang violence and to work together to prevent such senseless acts from occurring in the future.A 14-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a mass shooting in Etobicoke that left two people dead and two others injured. The shooting occurred on June 23, 2023, at a plaza near Kipling Avenue and Rexdale Boulevard. Two men, aged 19 and 20, were killed in the shooting, while two women, aged 18 and 21, were injured. The 14-year-old boy was arrested on June 24, 2023, and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. He appeared in court on June 25, 2023, and was remanded into custody. The boy’s name cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Police are still investigating the motive for the shooting.