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17-year-old killed in Toronto daytime shooting: police

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 15). 17-year-old killed in Toronto daytime shooting: police. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/17-year-old-killed-in-toronto-daytime-shooting-police/article_a72d1b3e-c3e7-50ab-b77e-544a44e47b66.html

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A 17-year-old boy was killed in a daytime shooting near Jane Street and Finch Avenue in Toronto on Monday at approximately 3:30 p.m., according to the police. The article provides no additional details about suspects or motives, focusing solely on confirming the victim's identity and the time and location of the incident.

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On Monday afternoon at around 3:30 p.m., a shooting occurred near the intersection of Jane Street and Finch Avenue West in Toronto, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Cashie Auguste, who became Toronto's 24th homicide victim of the year. Upon arrival, police found Auguste with gunshot wounds and despite efforts to save his life, he was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The incident led to charges being filed against another teenager; a 16-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder and failure to comply with probation conditions in connection with the shooting.

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