Men, 19 and 22, charged in daytime Scarborough shooting that injured bystander

Toronto police have charged a 19-year-old man and a 22-year-old man in connection to a weekend daytime shooting that saw an innocent bystander struck by gunfire.

Authorities were called to the courtyard area of a housing complex on Danzig Street near Morningside Avenue at 3 p.m. on Sunday for reports of a shooting.

It’s alleged that two men in the residential area got into an argument, which escalated, leading to one man retreating to his home to get a gun.

Police said that man began firing shots at the other man, who pulled out his gun and returned fire. Three men were assessed with injuries at the scene, including an innocent bystander that was struck in the area.

Paramedics told CityNews one of the shooting victims was shot in the torso, and the other two were shot in the leg.

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Investigators identified the two shooters, and the two men were arrested. The third victim suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries. There is no update on his condition.

Parents who spoke with CityNews said at least 30 kids were outside playing in the courtyard area when the shooting occurred on Sunday.

Police said 19-year-old Anthony Gangoo of Toronto faces several charges, including two counts of discharging a firearm with intent, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a loaded firearm, possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order and failing to comply with probation.

Jaheim Barriner, 22, of Toronto, was charged with two counts of discharging a firearm with intent, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a loaded firearm.

Both men were expected to appear in court on July 17.

Police noted search warrants were executed as part of the investigation and that two firearms and ammunition were seized.