Delroy "George" Parkes died after shots were fired in a parking lot on Sunday June 2nd.
UPDATE: Toronto Police have charged a 14-year-old Toronto boy with two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder.
Police say a stolen pickup truck collided with an empty parked vehicle on June 3rd, and a suspect was arrested after a short foot pursuit.
After further investigation, officers determined that this person was involved in the shooting.
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ETOBICOKE - A shooting in Etobicoke claimed the life of a Woodstock man.
Toronto Police say 61-year-old Delroy "George" Parkes died in hospital after shots were fired at North Albion Collegiate Institute shortly before 11:00 p.m. on Sunday June 2nd.
Police say a group of men had gathered in the parking lot after a soccer game when a dark pickup truck pulled up. Two suspects got out of the truck and shot at the men, before hopping back in the truck and taking off.
Officers found five people suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived on scene, so they were all taken to hospital. Multiple media outlets are reporting that a second man also passed away, identifying him as 46-year-old Seymour Gibbs.
The investigation is still ongoing at this time, and police are still searching for the two shooting suspects at this time.
Anyone with information should call Toronto Police at 416-808-7400. You can also submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers by calling 416-222-TIPS (8477).

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