UPDATE, Oct. 26: Investigators with the #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged two Markham men following a shooting on Oct. 23. Investigation revealed that there was an altercation outside of a townhouse complex, which resulted in a man being shot.
Officers arrested two men at the scene and they have been charged. O’Brian Ramgeet, 44, of Markham is charged with attempt murder, aggravated assault, pointing a firearm, careless use of a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, possession of a prohibited firearm with Ammunition, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, discharging firearm with intent, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and breach of recognizance.
Chevel Cassen Escoffery, 23, City of Markham is charged with attempt murder and aggravated assault
The firearm was not located and the investigation is ongoing.
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UPDATE, Oct. 23: York Regional Police are reporting on social media that a second suspect has been arrested following the shooting that occurred in a Markham townhouse early Friday, Oct. 23.
NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking witnesses following a shooting in the City of Markham.
On Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at 12:39 a.m., York Regional Police were called to a townhouse complex at 85 Henderson Ave. for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 36-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital and will survive his injury.
Officers were directed to a townhome where they located a suspect and arrested a 44-year-old man.
There is a significant police presence in the area as officers continue to search for evidence.
Investigators are seeking any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to please come forward.
SHOOTING UPDATE - A second suspect has been arrested following the shooting that occurred this morning at a townhouse complex at 85 Henderson Avenue, Markham. The investigation is ongoing.
— York Regional Police (@YRP) October 23, 2020
York Regional Police is asking residents and business owners in our community to partner with us in community safety by signing up for the new Security Camera Registry. The Security Camera Registry gives members of the community the option to let York Regional Police know they have installed residential or commercial security cameras, which may assist police if a crime later occurs in that area.
With just a couple of clicks, you can make your neighbourhood a safer place. Participants can visit yrp.ca/RegisterMyCam and complete the brief online registration form to add their cameras to the registry. Upon completing the form, participants will also be asked to verify their email address in order to complete the registration.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext.7241, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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