TORONTO - A check on the background of a man killed in Etobicoke Friday could lead to a motive for the 40th murder in city this year, Toronto Police said.
Nigel Caine, 20, was found shot several times in the upper body and lying near a 19-year-old man who also had gunshot wounds early Friday morning at 10 Monet Ave., near Crendon Dr.
“They’re still trying to determine the motive behind the shooting,” Const. Tony Vella said Saturday. “The officers have notified the deceased’s family and they’re doing a background investigation on him to find out why he would be targeted.”
Both men were taken to hospital where Caine died. The other victim remains in hospital in serious condition with a head injury.
A gun was found at the scene, but detectives are still trying to figure out if it’s connected to the crime.
Police are now weeding through security video for clues. More than 20 officers from various divisions combed the residential neighbourhood Friday in an effort to recover more evidence and other weapons.
“They’re still looking into the connection of the two men,” Vella said.
Homicide Det.-Sgt. Terry Browne said at the scene Friday he believes they’re hunting a lone gunman. A silver-coloured imported vehicle was last seen fleeing the scene.
An autopsy is expected to be done likely this weekend.
Investigators are asking the public to come forward if they have any information about this case. They can call police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS.
Meanwhile, police have also released the name of a man wanted in murder during the Nuit Blanche arts festival earlier this month.
Darnell St. Clair Wright, 22, of Toronto, also known as Darnell Grant, is wanted for first-degree murder in the death of Jefflin Beals, Toronto Police said.
Beals, 25, of Dartmouth, NS was killed near Trinity Bellwoods Park at Crawford St. and Lobb Ave. on Oct. 2.
Wright is described as having brown skin, 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, black hair and may have facial hair. He has a number of tattoos on his body, including on his neck.
He is considered armed and dangerous, police said.
If spotted, do not approach him and call 911 immediately.
Wright may be heading to the Halifax area, police said.
He was last known to be driving a 2012 four-door, grey, Hyundai Sonata with Ontario licence plate BMDZ 171.
