Two Toronto men charged after downtown shooting leaves victim seriously injured

Two young men face firearm and assault charges after a 1 a.m. shooting near Bleecker and Wellesley St. E. left a man in his 50s with serious abdominal injuries.

Two Toronto men arrested following armed attack at Cabbagetown residence

Two young Toronto men face multiple firearm and assault charges after an early-morning shooting in the city's downtown core left a man seriously wounded, Toronto Sun Crime reports.

Officers responded to a call at approximately 1 a.m. Tuesday near Bleecker St. and Wellesley St. E., on the edge of Cabbagetown. According to Toronto Police, the two suspects went to the victim's home, knocked on his door, produced a firearm and discharged it — striking the man in the abdomen.

The pair fled the scene but were apprehended after officers gave chase. Two loaded firearms were recovered at the scene. The victim, reported by CP24 to be a man in his 50s, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Jah Thomas Williams, 22, and Lashano Mackey, 20, were each charged with discharging a firearm with intent, aggravated assault, possession of a loaded regulated firearm, and possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon or prohibited device knowing no authority.

Williams faces an additional count of possession of a firearm while prohibited. Mackey's additional charges include breach of probation, two counts of possession of a firearm while prohibited, and two counts of failure to comply with a release order.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto Police at 416-808-2510 or reach Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com.

Source: Toronto Sun Crime