Isiah Fogah, 16, was gunned down and another teen wounded in cold blooded highrise shooting as gunmen flee in the darkness.
At 16-years he should be in school studying, instead his parents are making plans to bury him.
Police are hunting for the gunmen who killed a local 16-year old boy and wounded another teen in the City’s second murder of the year.
The teen has been identified as Isiah Fogah, 16, who was shot and killed on February 4 at about 5:28 p.m. at a 7 Capri Road highrise in the East Mall and Rathburn Road area.
A 19-year-old is in hospital in serious condition suffering from gunshot wounds. Both teens lived in the building.
“Life-saving measures were commenced,” according to police. “The victims were both transported to hospital where one male succumbed to his injuries.”
Police hard at work at another gun related investigation closeby.
“At this time, we do understand this is a very concerning incident for the residents of the building, those affected, and the rest of the community in the area,” said Duty Insp. Phillip Sinclair.
“We do want to ensure the public at this time that we’re putting all the necessary resources in place to help to identify those responsible to solve this homicide.”
Witnesses said the shooting took place in the common areas of the building.
“I have never seen anything like this in my life,” one stunned resident. “It was terrible.”
Police said men wearing masks were seen running away.
There are no motive at this time for the gunplay but Toronto Police Homicide Squad is investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.