Toronto police have identified one of two suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man near a community centre in Etobicoke yesterday. Police were called to the area of Elmbank Community Centre, near Martin Grove Road and Finch Avenue West, shortly before 1 a.m. Nov. 10 for the sound of gunshots. Officers arrived to find a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. First responders tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police identified the victim Tuesday as Brandon Blake of Barrie, Ont. Investigators said two suspects fled the area before officers arrived on scene. In a news release Wednesday, they said they have identified one of the suspects as 19-year-old Joseph Kunene of Toronto. He is now wanted for first-degree murder. Kunene is described as standing six feet tall and weighing around 175 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes, and a distinctive tattoo on his right hand. “The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. If located, do not approach, and call 9-1-1 immediately,” police said in a news release. The other suspect has not yet been identified. He is described as a white male with a thin build. He was wearing all black clothing with the hood up, and a mask covering most of his face. Speaking with reporters Tuesday, Det.-Sgt. Sandra Arruda called the shooting in the community “very concerning,” especially for local residents, and urged anyone with information to come forward. “We are asking anyone with information to contact police,” Arruda said. “Even details that may seem small may provide major evidence for our investigators. It is important to secure justice for Brandon, as he did not deserve to die like this.” She said it was too early to say what might have motivated the deadly shooting.
