Man charged with second-degree murder in Yonge-Bloor shooting

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Posted April 18, 2016 2:51 pm.

Last Updated April 18, 2016 2:53 pm.

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A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of 18-year-old Gabriel Nikov last Wednesday near Yonge and Bloor streets.

Bradley Cheveldayoff, 22, was arrested Sunday and charged with second-degree murder.

According to the victim’s friend, the incident began as an argument over money between Nikov and the suspect in front a Starbucks store near Yonge and Asquith Avenue.

Witnesses said they heard five loud bangs. First responders were seen giving the victim chest compressions in front of a Starbucks.

Nikov was rushed to hospital where he later died.

Nikov was a student at Central Toronto Academy, the Toronto District School Board said Friday.

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