4 teens facing almost 60 charges after shots fired in North York
Posted February 2, 2024 7:33 pm.
Last Updated February 3, 2024 8:04 am.
Four teens are facing a combined 56 gun-related and drug charges following a shooting incident in North York.
Police say just after 11:30 p.m. Thursday they were in the area of Jane Street and Grandravine Drive conducting a community safety patrol when they noticed four unfamiliar youths with their faces covered and hoods up. As police approached the four, the youths ran and one of them allegedly fired a gun towards the officers.
Following a foot pursuit, all four were captured. During the arrest, police say they recovered two loaded firearms and a quantity of illegal drugs.
Three 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old are facing more than two dozen firearm offenses including recklessly discharging a firearm, careless use of a firearm, and possession of a loaded weapon. The four are also each facing two counts of failing to comply with a prohibition order and three counts of failing to comply with probation along with drug possession.
The four cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
