‘Unprovoked act of violence’: Suspect sought in fatal shooting of boy, 15, in Mount Dennis
Posted July 9, 2025 5:19 am.
Last Updated July 9, 2025 1:21 pm.
Investigators with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) are urging the individual responsible for the shooting homicide of a 15-year-old boy in Mount Dennis last month to turn themselves in.
Officers were called to the Emmett Avenue and Jane Street area at around 10:30 p.m. on June 7 for reports of a shooting. They located a 15-year-old male youth at the scene with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a trauma centre, where he would die of his injuries.
Authorities have identified the shooting victim as Jahkai Jack. The TPS Homicide Unit said the teenage boy was out with a group of friends when an altercation broke out. An individual allegedly brandished a handgun and opened fire, killing Jack.
“He was just 15 years old, and he had his whole life ahead of him. He was not involved in any gangs or any kind of criminality,” said Det.-Sgt. Phillip Campbell on Wednesday. “This was a completely unprovoked act of violence against a 15-year-old boy.”
Police lacking suspect details, description
Police reported that the suspect fled the scene on foot. Investigators believe there may have been as many as 10 people present at the time of the shooting.
“To the person responsible, if you’re watching this, you need to know that what you did devastated a family,” Campbell said. “I am asking you to do the right thing and turn yourself in to the police.”
It was the 14th homicide of the year at the time. Campbell said the suspect is believed to be a male who was last seen wearing dark clothing. The motive of the shooting is unknown.
“[The family] is completely devastated about what happened,” Campbell said. “We will continue to pursue this matter.”
TPS Inspector Richard Harris called it an unimaginable loss for the teen boy’s family, friends and entire community.
“A 15-year-old boy was taken from his loved ones in a senseless act of violence,” said Harris. “… I can tell you this has shaken all of us. Jahkai should have made it home that night. He should still be here today.”
