
FLOWERS where some are paying their last respects for a man shot at Mimico park. Photos by Tom Godfrey.
A few bouquets of flowers is all that marks the spot in a Mimico park where Tenzin Rinchen took his last breath of life on earth almost a week ago.
Rinchen, 19, of Toronto, was shot dead by brazen gunmen on September 15 around 8:24 p.m. after gunfire erupted at a drinking party at the Mimico Waterfront Park.
Another young man was hit with bullets and is reported to be in critical condition in hospital. His name was not released.
Some residents have been paying their respects for the slain man by the flowers, left on a fence surrounding a swimming pool at the park.
There are still drops of dried blood on the ground from the shooting that marks the horrific double shooting.
The slain man is described as “nice and decent” by some of his friends, who appeared to be in mourning and did not want to talk.
Police had received reports of a fight between 15 to 20 men in the park and a firearm was seen.
Witnesses from an apartment nearby said they heard men arguing loudly before the sounds of gunshots erupted in the night.
When police and emergency officials arrived they found two men in their late teens or early 20s suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Police said one of the victims who sustained gunshot wounds to his upper body was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts.
No funeral arrangements has been made at this time, according to officials of the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre, which helps members of the community.
It is believed that Rinchen’s body is still being examined by police.
Police have not said what the relationship is, if any, between the two victims and the potential suspects.
It is not known if any of the victim’s family will be here from Tibet for his funeral services.
Police said their investigation to find a shooter is underway. No arrests has been made. Some believe the fugitive killer may have fled the country.