Two men face charges after shooting in East York apartment building
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Two men already under court orders not to possess firearms face numerous charges after they were allegedly nabbed with a loaded handgun following a shooting in East York last month.
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Toronto Police say officers responded to a radio call for the sound of gunshots in the Pape Ave. and O’Connor Dr. Area just after 9 p.m. on Jan. 30.
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“It is alleged that a firearm was discharged inside an apartment building,” police said Saturday, adding no injuries were reported.
Police said officers from 55 Division attended the scene, commenced an investigation and arrested two men.
“It is further alleged that a loaded 9mm handgun was located on one of the accused,” police said. “The investigation was continued by members of the Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force.”
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Kofivoaki Boakye, 43, of Toronto, is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm without holding a licence, possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a licence, possession of a loaded regulated firearm and three counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.
Tyler York, 34, of Toronto, is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm without holding a licence, possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a licence, possession of a loaded regulated firearm, possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, and failure to comply with a release order.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to call police at 416-808-2500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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