16-year-old charged with murder in Toronto shooting that killed another teen

Toronto police say a 16-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a teenager earlier this week.

Police say they responded to a shooting near Jane Street and Finch Avenue on Monday afternoon.

A 17-year-old boy had been shot and he was rushed to hospital, where he died a short time later.

Police say the 16-year-old suspect has also been charged with failing to comply with a probation order.

He cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The case was the 24th homicide in Toronto this year.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 17, 2026.