Police make arrest in quadruple Parkdale shooting that claimed life of 23-year-old

Oshane Mitchell, 27, of Toronto is facing charges in connection to the incident. Toronto Police

By Michael Talbot

Posted December 7, 2022 10:00 pm.

Last Updated December 7, 2022 10:05 pm.

Toronto police have made an arrest after a man was killed and three others were injured in a quadruple shooting in Parkdale last November.

Officers were called to an apartment building at 245 Dunn Avenue near Queen Street West at around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

A 23-year-old man was located in an apartment unit with critical injuries. Life-saving measures were attempted, but he died at the scene.

He was later identified as Abel Gime (pictured below).

Abel Gime

Abel Gime, 23, of Toronto, was shot and killed at a Parkdale apartment on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Toronto police.

Three other victims, a 19-year-old man, 22-year-old man, and a 44-year-old woman, were all treated for various injuries but survived.

On Wednesday police arrested Oshane Mitchell, 27, of Toronto, in connection to the incident.

He’s facing one count of second-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder.

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