2 charged, 2 wanted in shooting at memorial for Toronto rapper

Toronto police say two men have been arrested and two more are wanted in the shooting at a memorial for the Toronto rapper known as “Houdini.”

The incident happened earlier in June when two people were shot at the vigil for Dimarjio Jenkins. Jenkins was killed in a brazen daytime shooting in Toronto’s Entertainment District in May.

Police say a group had gathered at the restaurant called Blaxx in North York for a memorial for Jenkins. Several people had gathered at the rear of the restaurant where there is a parking lot that is situated immediately north of the westbound lanes of Highway 401.

Just before 11:30 on June 9, a dark-coloured vehicle pulled onto the shoulder of Highway 401 and someone in the vehicle discharged a firearm towards the crowd. The car then fled westbound on the highway.

Several people in the parking lot allegedly began to return fire, directed towards Highway 401 and at least 60 shell casings were found at the scene.

Police say numerous vehicles passed this location while gunfire was being directed towards the highway, but thankfully no vehicles were hit.

Surveillance footage of the incident shows multiple gunshots going off. Investigators have identified at least 10 persons of interest brandishing firearms from the video.

Two people suffered gunshot wounds and attended Humber Wilson hospital shortly after where they were treated for their wounds.

Gaddiel O’Neil Ledinek, 24, of Milton was one of the men injured in the shooting and he is facing several firearm charges. Police say Ledinek was out on parole for possession of a prohibited loaded firearm.

Traequan Mahoney, 20, of Brampton was arrested later in the week and is also facing numerous firearm charges.

Police have also issued warrants for the arrest of Terrell Burke Whittaker, 24, of Brampton, and Javontae Johnson, 18, of Pickering. Both are alleged to have been in possession of firearms and allegedly discharged them during the incident.

Police are also looking to identify some of the other persons of interest seen in the video.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

Watch the full police update below.