Canada-wide murder warrant issued after Lawrence Heights homicide, victim identified

Christopher Gordon, 34, was found dead in a Toronto apartment Sunday. Cody Rudifo, 32, of Timmins, Ont., is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for first-degree murder.

Canada-wide warrant issued in Lawrence Heights murder case

Toronto police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a Timmins, Ont., man in connection with a homicide in the city's Lawrence Heights neighbourhood, toronto.citynews.ca reports.

Officers were called to an apartment building near Flemington Road and Bloomfield Drive early Sunday morning following reports of a disturbance. Inside the unit, they found a man with traumatic injuries. Despite life-saving efforts at the scene, the victim was pronounced dead.

Investigators on Monday identified the victim as Christopher Gordon, 34, of Toronto. The suspect was named as Cody Rudifo, 32, of Timmins, Ont., who faces a charge of first-degree murder.

Police described Rudifo as armed and dangerous. "If located, do not approach and call 911," Toronto police stated.

The killing marks the city's 30th homicide of 2026.

Source: Google News CA — Crime (EN)