Toronto Police have made an arrest in the August 16 homicide of 8-year-old JahVai Roy. Two suspects remain outstanding.
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at approximately 12:27 a.m., police responded to a call for the Sound of Gunshots in the Martha Eaton Way and Trethewey Drive area.
It is reported that:
- officers arrived on scene and located an 8-year-old boy in his residence who had been shot by a stray bullet
- life-saving measures were commenced, and the victim was transported to hospital via emergency run
- the victim was pronounced deceased in hospital
- the suspect(s) fled the scene prior to police arrival
- The victim was identified as JahVai Roy, 8, of Toronto.
Investigators were able to identify the three suspects. On Friday, September 5, 2025, one of the suspects was located and arrested.
It is further alleged:
- at the time of his arrest, the accused was in possession of a loaded firearm
- the firearm was modified to allow it to fire automatically
- A Criminal Code search warrant was executed at a residence in Toronto.
It is further alleged that:
- items of evidentiary value were seized
A youth, 16*, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
- First Degree Murder
- Possess Firearm Without Holding a Licence
- Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
- Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
- Alter/Make Firearm Automatic
He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on September 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in room 107Y.
A youth, 17, and a youth, 18 (17* at time of offence), both of Toronto, are wanted for:
- First Degree Murder
