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CRIME SCENE: Accused murderer arrested, cops seek 2nd suspect in fatal shooting

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Toronto Police have issued a warrant for an accused murderer, while revealing they’ve charged a second suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in Scarborough last week.Officers found a wounded man at a plaza in the Cedar Dr.-Eglinton Ave. area around 8:30 p.m. on June 9. The shooting victim — Jordan Thompson, 33, of Toronto — died later in a hospital. Jelani DeJonge-Reece, 24, of Toronto, has been charged with second-degree murder.

Police said officers are hunting Tamah McLean, 31, of Toronto, who is wanted on a nationwide warrant for second-degree murder.

None of the allegations against the two men have been tested in court.

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MAN DEAD IN NORTH YORK TOWNHOUSE FIRE

A man in his 60s is dead after being pulled from a townhouse fire in North York. 

Toronto Police also said a firefighter was assessed by medics at the scene of a two-alarm blaze near Don Mills Rd. and Rochefort Dr., which was reported to first responders Sunday just before 4 p.m. 

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Information about the firefighter’s condition was not immediately available. 

Police said eastbound Rochefort was closed at Ferrand Dr. 

Toronto Fire said in a post on social media that they were working with police and the Office of the Fire Marshal to determine the origin, cause and circumstances of the blaze.

Emery McNichols, 36, of Toronto.
Emery McNichols, 36, of Toronto, is wanted for assault and mischief under $5,000. Photo by Toronto Police

TORONTO MAN WANTED FOR ASSAULT, MISCHIEF

A 36-year-old Toronto man is wanted by police after a violent incident earlier this week at an East York apartment.

Toronto Police said they responded to an assault call Thursday at 11 p.m. in the Dawes Rd.-Gower St. area, where the accused entered the victim’s apartment, assaulted them and caused mischief to the property before fleeing.

Emery McNichols is wanted for assault and mischief under $5,000. He is 6-foot with a medium build and black dreadlocks.

Anyone with information can contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com.

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