Arrest made after victim shot during botched carjacking in Toronto’s west end

A Toronto man is facing nearly a dozen charges after someone was shot during a failed carjacking attempt in the city’s west end.

Toronto police officers responded to reports of a robbery near Weston Road and Black Creek Drive on Aug. 11.

It is alleged a victim was driving a 2016 Mercedes sedan and parked the car to attend a restaurant with a friend. Two vehicles pulled up on either side of the Mercedes and three suspects got out when the victim and his friend returned to their parked car.

Police say two suspects attacked the victim while the third suspect got into the Mercedes. The two suspects who assaulted the victim fled the area in the two suspect vehicles.

The third suspect was unable to start the victim’s Mercedes and attempted to run away. The victim confronted the man while he was trying to flee. The suspect pulled out a handgun and shot the victim before making good on his escape.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Investigators were able to identify one of the suspects and made an arrest on Monday.

Toronto resident Chadrick Brown, 33, was taken into custody and is facing 11 charges, including armed robbery, aggravated assault and several firearm charges.

The two outstanding suspects are both described as 20 to 35-year-old males with a medium build.

Anyone with additional information is being asked to contact police.