Police charge 2nd man in alleged homophobic assault at Toronto’s Hanlan’s Point

By Lucas Casaletto

Toronto Police have laid charges against a second man allegedly involved in a hate-motivated, homophobic assault at Hanlan’s Point that has left a victim with serious injuries.

Investigators say a 24-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were walking to the ferry docks at the Toronto Islands near Hanlan’s Point around 11:30 p.m. on June 5 when they became involved in a disagreement with a group of people.

In a social media post prefaced with a sarcastic “Happy Pride,” David Gomez said he was on his way home from the park when a group of men starting following him and calling him a “f****t and h**o.”

Gomez said he was then “knocked unconscious and beat nearly to death” while being “dragged around, kicked and punched in the face.”

He said he suffered a broken nose, fractures to his face, a broken tooth and other injuries in the attack.

CityNews spoke with a friend of Gomez’s who says he has since undergone surgery and is currently recovering.

On Saturday, police arrested and charged 24-year-old Elijah McGibbon with aggravated assault. McGibbon is scheduled to appear in court on July 26.

In an update on Wednesday, police say a second man – 24-year-old Felix Tauveron of Toronto – turned himself in.

Tauveron is also facing a charge of aggravated assault. His next court appearance is set for August 4.

Police say the investigation is active and ongoing and anyone with information is being urged to come forward.

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