The afternoon light faded over Scarborough as a chilling call reached Toronto Police: a shooting at a local Tim Hortons. Just after 4 p.m., officers raced to the coffee shop at Lawrence Ave. E. and Bellamy Rd. N., arriving to find a scene of unfolding tragedy – a young man, gravely wounded.
He was just sixteen years old. Paramedics rushed the teen to the hospital, battling to save his life, but the injuries were too severe. He succumbed to his wounds, becoming the city’s second homicide victim of the year.
His name was Kian Sam. The news reverberated through the community, a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the suddenness of violence. Investigators are meticulously piecing together the events that led to this devastating outcome.
The scene was immediately secured, and detectives began the painstaking work of interviewing witnesses. Authorities are carefully managing the flow of information, prioritizing the integrity of the investigation and the quality of witness testimonies.
Thankfully, no one else was injured in the shooting – neither staff members at the Tim Hortons nor any of the other customers present. But the question lingered: what sparked this act of violence, and who was responsible?
The suspect had already fled the scene, disappearing into the city. Police are currently working to identify and locate the individual, leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice. The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear.
Detectives are appealing to the public for any information, no matter how small, that could help solve this case. Anyone with knowledge of the incident is urged to come forward and assist the homicide unit, or to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.
