Two teens charged with second-degree murder in east-end Toronto mall shooting
Written by The Canadian Press on August 29, 2025
Toronto police say two teenagers have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after a 19-year-old died in a shooting at an east-end mall last week.
Police say they were called to Scarborough Town Centre just before 2 p.m. on Aug. 21 for a report of a shooting.
They say officers found an injured man in the mall’s washrooms and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have identified the victim as 19-year-old Daniel Amalathas from Toronto.
Investigators say two 17-year-old boys were arrested on Thursday and charged with second-degree murder.
The accused are scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 29, 2025.
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