ONTARIO-Two people have been arrested and one is wanted in connection with a 2020 attempted murder in Vaughan and a 2021 homicide in Bolton.
On Thursday, November 12, 2020, at approximately 6:30 p.m., York Regional Police (YRP) responded to a shooting on Steeles Avenue West in Vaughan. One victim was identified and transported to hospital for treatment.
On Monday, January 18, 2021, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a shooting on Harvest Moon Drive, Bolton, in the Town of Caledon. It was reported that two individuals entered a residence and shot two occupants inside the home, one of whom was the victim of the November 2020 incident in Vaughan. Officers located the other occupant, 65-year-old Giovanni Costa of Bolton, deceased at the scene.
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Christopher Brown, 28 years old of Barrie, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:
- Attempt murder, s. 239(1)(a)
- Conspiracy to commit murder, s. 465(1)(a)
- Discharge firearm with intent, s. 244
- Possession of firearms contrary to prohibition order, s. 117.01(1)
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Neheniah Tirfe, 25 years old of Toronto, was arrested and charged with the following CC offences:
- First degree murder, s. 235(1)
- Attempt murder, s. 239(1)(a)
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
As part of the ongoing investigation, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, a province-wide warrant was issued for Waheed Barakziye, 48 years old of London, Ont. who has been charged with the following CC offences:
- First degree murder, s. 235(1)
- Attempt murder, s. 239(1)(a) – two counts
- Conspiracy to commit murder, s. 465(1)(a)
Members of the public are urged not to approach this individual. If seen, please contact police immediately.
