More than $15,000 has been raised in a Go Fund Me page to help with the funeral services of local skateboarder Jordan Carter, who was shot and killed by a 13-year-old in East York.
Members of the South Etobicoke skateboarding community area are asking for the Eighth Street Skatepark to be renamed after Carter, 15, who spent many hours there helping younger children skate.
The arts student from Lakeshore Collegiate Institute was shot dead in an apartment parking garage in the Gamble and Pape Avenues area around 11:30 p.m. on January 19, according to police.
Eighth Street Skatepark where Jordan Carter spent many hours helping younger skaters. Some residents want the Skatepark renamed after Carter. Courtesy photos.
Officers said Carter died of gunshot wounds despite intense life-saving measures by paramedics to save his life. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, but appeared in court on January 21.
Two firearms and ammunition have been seized in connection with the case, police say.
Carter, who was always seen on a skateboard, had many friends who lit up social media to mourn his loss.
“He was a talented young man who loved skateboarding,” wrote fund organizer, Krista Langille. “He was a beautiful soul who was loved his friends and anyone who ever met him. We are all devastated by this loss.”
Langille said all funds donated will be used for “memorial purposes and given to his grandmother to cover the costs of his funeral.” Funeral details are being finalized.
Dejan Pavlovic said Carter helped her son Quentin to become a better skateboarder.
“He absolutely made a difference in people’s lives and those that were on the receiving end of his warmth will be better, more humble, more loving people simply by being by his side,” Pavlovic wrote. “Jordan is our friend and we miss him and are very sad that we won’t ever see him again.”
She said the Eighth Street Skatepark should be renamed after Jordan Carter in honor of the many kids he has helped.
“I’ll always remember him as the skateboard loving kid who would always share his board or scooter,” recalled Rose Dias.
Adrienne Costantino said she is devastated by the loss.
“Jordan was a bright, sweet kid with incredible talent and a creative soul,” Costantino said. “The news of his loss is absolutely devastating. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
“Will always remember Jordan as a smiling little boy with our pugs on his skateboard,” noted Marina Pacheco. ‘Always filled with love and light. We miss you.”
Donations towards his funeral can be made on Go Fund Me.