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Teen boy's fatal shooting 'completely unprovoked,' say police as search for suspect continues

(5 months ago)
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Jahkai JackSgt. Phillip CampbellCrimeNeighbourhoodsGangsViolence

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Toronto police are seeking witnesses and a suspect in the 'completely unprovoked' fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jahkai Jack, who died last month in the Weston neighbourhood. Jack was shot on June 7 after a verbal exchange with a person from another group during a gathering near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street. Police stated Jack was not involved in gangs or criminality and urged the suspect and witnesses to come forward.

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  1. 1 June 7 (last month): Jahkai Jack was shot
  2. 2 Wednesday (current week): Toronto Police Service held a news conference
  • The death of a 15-year-old boy
  • An ongoing police investigation to find the suspect
  • The suspect remains at large
  • Devastation for Jack's family
What: 15-year-old Jahkai Jack was fatally shot in Toronto in what police describe as a 'completely unprovoked' act of violence.
When: Jahkai Jack was shot on June 7 (last month); a police news conference was held on Wednesday (current week).
Where: Weston neighbourhood, Toronto, Canada, near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street.
Why: A person from another group initiated a verbal exchange with Jack and then shot him 'without provocation.' Police emphasize that Jack was not involved in gangs or criminality.
How: Jack was shot after a verbal exchange during a gathering with friends and another group of people.

Toronto police are seeking witnesses and a suspect in the 'completely unprovoked' fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jahkai Jack, who died last month in the Weston neighbourhood. Jack was shot on June 7 after a verbal exchange with a person from another group during a gathering near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street. Police stated Jack was not involved in gangs or criminality and urged the suspect and witnesses to come forward.