Officers responded on July 23 to reports of gunfire in the Danforth-Carlaw Aves. area, Toronto Police said in news release. Police said that there was an altercation involving several people, a firearm was discharged and a man was struck by a projectile.
Shamar Powell-Flowers, 29, of Toronto was attended to at the scene before being taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Shamar Powell-Flowers, 29, of Toronto was fatally shot on Danforth Ave. at Carlaw Ave. on Sunday, July 23, 2023.Photo by Handout /TPS
Mohamud Farah, 34, of Toronto was arrested and charged on Friday with second-degree murder.
Anyone who was in the area on July 23 at about 3:35 a.m. and observed any type of altercation is asked to contact investigators. Likewise for anyone who was driving in the area between 3:15 a.m. and 3:45 a.m. and has dashcam footage or other video surveillance.
The police can be contacted at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or www.222tips.com.
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