A man wanted in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old boy has been arrested, Toronto police say.
Abdul Yeberebaba, 20, was apprehended by the Calgary Police Service on February 27 and has been returned to Toronto. He is now charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Jahkai Jack, which occurred on June 7.
Yeberebaba is the third suspect arrested in connection with this homicide. Police announced last week that Jayden Samuel-James, 19, and Rajveer Gill, 21, had been taken into custody and charged with accessory after the fact.
The shooting took place near Buttonwood and Charlton Settlement avenues. According to police, Jack was with friends when he was shot following an altercation with a group of people who may have been filming a rap video.
Detective-Sergeant Phillip Campbell stated that Jack “was not involved in gangs, he was not engaged in criminal activity, he was simply a young person meeting friends on a summer night.”
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Abdul Yeberebaba arrested?
Abdul Yeberebaba was arrested by the Calgary Police Service on February 27.
Where did the shooting grab place?
The shooting occurred near Buttonwood and Charlton Settlement avenues.
What were the charges against Jayden Samuel-James and Rajveer Gill?
Jayden Samuel-James and Rajveer Gill were charged with accessory after the fact.
As the legal process unfolds, it remains to be seen what further details will emerge regarding the events of June 7 and the full extent of those involved.
