Man, 30, identified as victim of west-end Toronto shooting

Ikeba Fraser is the city's 23rd murder victim of the year

Chris Doucette
Published Jul 23, 2025  •  Last updated Jul 23, 2025  •  1 minute read
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Ikeba Fraser is Toronto's 23rd murder victim of the year. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

A 30-year-old man has now been identified as the victim of a deadly shooting in the city’s west end on Tuesday morning.

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Toronto Police say officers responded to the shooting on Osler St. – east of Old Weston Rd. – just after 5 a.m.

“Officers arrived on scene and located a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds,” Det.-Sgt. Stacey McCabe said Wednesday.

The Homicide investigator said the shooter, or shooters, fled the area prior to police arrival.

“Life-saving measures were commenced, but the victim was pronounced deceased on scene,” McCabe said.

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The slain man has now been identified as Ikeba Fraser, a Toronto resident.

Anyone with information regarding the city’s 23rd murder of the year is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

cdoucette@postmedia.com

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