Man dead in North York shooting, suspect in custody
Posted February 17, 2022 4:08 pm.
Last Updated February 18, 2022 2:17 pm.
A man is dead following a shooting in North York on Thursday afternoon.
Police were called to a residence on Connaught Avenue in the area of Bathurst Street and Steeles Avenue West at around 3:17 p.m.
When they arrived they discovered a man in his 30s suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers attempted life-saving measures before the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim has been identified as 33-year-old Bryson Kyle Murle of Toronto.
Police say a weapon was recovered at the scene and an adult male was arrested.
He was identified as 44-year-old Spiros Tsakopoulos of Toronto. He faces a second-degree murder charge.
Tsakopoulos appeared in court on Friday.
It’s not known at this time if there is a relationship between the suspect and the victim.
The investigation is ongoing.
