Toronto Police Service announced on August 25, 2026 that a man has been taken into custody on suspicion of a homicide that occurred in November 2022. The arrest follows a multi‑year investigation that began when officers were first called to a shooting at the intersection of Midland Avenue and Passmore Avenue in Toronto, Ontario.
Police confirmed that the individual detained is male, but withheld his name and age pending further legal steps. Detectives said the investigation remained active after the 2022 incident, with investigators gathering evidence and following leads over the intervening years. The recent arrest marks the first significant breakthrough in the case since the original shooting was reported.
The November 2022 incident involved a firearm discharge that resulted in a death, prompting a homicide inquiry. Officers responded to the scene at the Midland and Passmore Avenue corner, securing the area and beginning a forensic collection process. Although details of the victim and the circumstances of the shooting have not been released, the case was classified as a homicide from the outset.
The 2026 arrest was carried out by uniformed officers and detectives from the Toronto Police Service's Major Crimes unit. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and will appear before a court to face charges related to the 2022 homicide. Police have not disclosed whether additional arrests are anticipated or if further evidence will be presented at the upcoming hearing.
Toronto Police Service spokesperson reiterated that the department remains committed to resolving cold cases and bringing individuals responsible for violent crimes to justice. The spokesperson declined to comment on the specifics of the evidence that led to the arrest, noting that such information is part of an ongoing investigation.
The community around Midland and Passmore Avenue has been reminded that the police continue to work on unresolved cases from the past and encourages anyone with relevant information to cooperate with investigators.