Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of woman in Toronto

Toronto police said Makayla Zanae Roxburgh-Carpino, 20, of Toronto, was fatally shot on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Photo: TPS.

Posted May 13, 2024 7:52 am.

Last Updated May 13, 2024 7:55 am.

A man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old woman in Toronto over the weekend, police said.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting at a residence in the Eglinton Avenue West and Northcliffe Boulevard area just after 5 a.m. on Saturday.

A woman was located with injuries and later died at the scene. She was identified as 20-year-old Makayla Zanae Roxburgh-Carpino of Toronto.

Authorities said 27-year-old Harold Santana Simon of Vaughan was arrested. He’s been charged with first-degree murder.

The accused appeared in court on Sunday.

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