A woman has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred in the west end of Toronto.
According to police, the incident took place on Monday evening at around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Jane Street and Eglinton Avenue West. Officers responded to reports of gunshots and found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Michael Lewis. He was known to police and had a history of criminal activity.
After an investigation, 29-year-old Samantha Jones was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. She appeared in court on Tuesday morning.
Police have not released any information on the relationship between Jones and Lewis, or a possible motive for the shooting.
This is not the first time Jones has been in trouble with the law. In 2018, she was charged with assault and possession of a weapon. She was also charged with drug-related offenses in 2019.
The community has been left shocked and saddened by the incident. Many residents in the area say they heard the gunshots and were terrified by the violence in their neighborhood.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation. They are also reminding the public that any information, no matter how small, could be crucial in solving this case.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
