A 37-year‑old man was charged with murder on Tuesday following a shooting that left a 26‑year‑old woman dead outside a residence in Rexdale. The incident occurred on July 24, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., on Arborwood Drive near the intersection of Humberwood Boulevard and Rexdale Boulevard.
Toronto police reported that the man and the woman were briefly interacting before gunfire was heard. The exchange of words or actions was described as short, after which shots were fired, striking the woman outside the home. Police responded to the scene and later confirmed the woman’s death.
Following their investigation, officers arrested the 37‑year‑old suspect and laid a murder charge. The charge indicates that police believe the suspect was responsible for the fatal shooting. No further details about the motive or any additional individuals present were released at the time of reporting.
The location of the shooting is situated within the Rexdale neighbourhood, an area that has seen a range of public safety concerns in recent years. The incident adds to the ongoing focus of Toronto police on violent crime in the city’s western districts. Authorities have not announced whether any additional charges will be pursued in connection with the case.
The victim, a 26‑year‑old woman, was identified only by her age in the police statement. No information regarding her identity, occupation, or relationship to the suspect has been made public. The investigation remains active, and police are continuing to gather evidence related to the shooting.
Residents in the vicinity were advised to avoid the immediate area while police conducted their investigation and secured the scene. The charge filed against the 37‑year‑old man marks the latest development in the case as it moves through the criminal justice system.