

Chris Herhalt, CP24.com





Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders says four people have been arrested and charged in relation to an east-end shooting where a 10-year-old boy was struck by a bullet while he slept in his home earlier this month.

On June 3 at about 11:40 p.m., the boy was sleeping in his mother’s room in a home on Blake Street, near the corner of Jones Avenue and Gerrard Street.

The boy’s cousin said at the time that bullets flew through the family home’s rear window and one of them stuck him.

The boy was struck in the shoulder and was rushed to Sick Kids Hospital for treatment.

“Fortunately he is recovering,” Saunders said.

The shooting drew a large police response, and Saunders said he personally went to the scene the day after to ensure investigators had what they needed.

Det. Darryl Linquist said police went to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for help in gathering surveillance footage and witness statements.

He said the investigation revealed that the boy and his family were not the intended targets of the gunfire. Surveillance images of a green Hyundai Accent were released at one point in the investigation, it is believed two suspects arrived at the scene and later fled after the shooting in that vehicle.

Police said the car has since been located.

On Wednesday, Linquist said police executed search warrants and arrested three men and one woman in relation to the shooting investigation

A quantity of drugs was recovered during one of the searches, Linquist said.

Police said at the time of the incident that the boy was expected to make a full recovery.

“I’ve spoken with the boy and his family and considering the trauma that he went through he seems to be doing well,” Linquist said.

A suspect identified as Jeremy Morgan, 18, of Toronto faces offences including aggravated assault, trafficking in a firearm, and possession of a loaded restricted firearm while unauthorized, carrying a concealed weapon and wearing a disguise with intent.

A suspect identified as Jaden Sauve, 20, of Toronto was charged with offences including aggravated assault, carrying a concealed weapon, wearing a disguise with intent, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and flight while being pursued by a peace officer.

Linquist said both men were previously known to police.

Also charged are suspects identified as John Fetterly-Brown, 23, of Toronto and Destany White Campbell, 18, also of Toronto.

Fetterly-Brown was charged with possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace and drug possession, while White Campbell faces drug possession and trafficking offences.

All four appeared in court on Wednesday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 (TIPS).