Woman wanted Canada-wide in fatal stabbing of teen, 16, in Richmond Hill

A woman from Mississauga is wanted Canada-wide on a second-degree murder charge after a 16-year-old male teenager from Montreal was fatally stabbed in Richmond Hill two months ago.

On Aug. 8, at approximately 6 a.m., York Regional Police (YRP) said officers were called to a local hospital after a victim arrived suffering from a stab wound. 

It’s alleged the male victim was accompanied by two other men, one of which left shortly after they dropped the victim off.

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The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital. He was identified as a 16-year-old male youth from Montreal.

A Canada-wide arrest warrant was issued for 27-year-old Katherine Bergeron-Pinzaronne of Mississauga. She’s wanted for second-degree murder.

Lensly Francois, 31, of Saint-Hubert, Que., (left) and William Gallant, 26, of Quebec City, Que. Photo: YRP.


Authorities have determined that two male suspects linked to this murder were allegedly involved in a significant auto theft ring. Lensly Francois, 31, of Saint-Hubert, Que., and William Gallant, 26, of Quebec City, Que., are both wanted on multiple counts, including theft of a motor vehicle over $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and breach of probation.

YRP officers are also looking to identify a man connected to this incident. They are appealing to the public to help locate a suspect vehicle, a white 2013 Mercedes C300 with black tinted windows and Quebec licence plate X25SWG. Photos have been released.

The investigation is ongoing.