Man Appears in Court Over Salsa Festival Shooting
An 18-year-old man arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival has appeared in court. The incident, which occurred in July, resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries.
An 18-year-old man, Lewis Downey, recently appeared in a Toronto court in relation to a shooting that occurred at the Salsa on St. Clair festival. Police arrested Downey and another 18-year-old, Jessiah Massaro-Gill, on August 5th following the July 11th incident. Both individuals face multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder. Investigators also reported finding firearms, narcotics, and currency when the suspects were apprehended.
Downey’s legal team requested a three-week adjournment to review evidence from the Crown. The shooting incident took place near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, claiming the lives of Shaquan Quashie, 25, and Cesar Vernaza, 20, and injuring five others. Downey faces additional charges related to unauthorized firearm possession and drug trafficking.
His co-accused, Massaro-Gill, faces similar charges including possession of unauthorized firearms and drug trafficking. The court proceedings are ongoing, with Downey's next appearance scheduled for September 10th, provided disclosure is received. Massaro-Gill is expected in court on Tuesday. It is important to note that none of the charges have been proven in court.
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