Valentino Bethel. (Toronto police)
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a young person wanted in a Shooting investigation.
On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at approximately 5:10 p.m., officers responded to a Shooting call in the Danforth Road and Eglinton Avenue East area.
It is alleged that:
- a young person attended a residence in the area of Danforth Road and Eglinton Avenue East
- the young person was in possession of a firearm
- the firearm was discharged, striking two victims
- the young person then fled the area
- both male victims, aged 21 and 22, were transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries
As a result of the investigation, the suspect has been identified.
Police obtained judicial authorization to identity a Young Person, pursuant to Section 110 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The judicial authorization will expire on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
He is wanted for:
- two counts of Attempt Murder
- two counts of Discharge Firearm with Intent
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Loaded, Prohibited, or Restricted Firearm
- Disguise with Intent
- two counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order
Valentino is considered armed and dangerous. If located, do not approach and call 9-1-1 immediately.
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Valentino is asked to contact the Toronto Police Service at 416-808-4300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
