Police arrest suspect in Vaughan home shooting linked to 2 weekend incidents

York police arrested a suspect who allegedly fired shots at a home in Vaughan overnight, and believe the shooting is connected to two other incidents.

York police have arrested a man who allegedly fired shots at a home in Vaughan overnight and believe he is responsible for at least two other shootings in the city over the weekend.

Officers on patrol near Teston Road and Bathurst Street were quick to respond to the sound of gunshots outside a home near Lady Angela Lane at around 2:25 a.m., Const. Lisa Moskaluk told reporters at the scene on Wednesday.

“Due to the recent violence in Vaughan, York Regional Police has increased police patrols and presence in neighbourhoods and we were able to respond quickly,” she said.

“Police attempted to contain the suspect vehicle and after a short foot pursuit with the assistance of (the K9 unit), the suspect was arrested.”

No one was injured in the shooting and Moskaluk confirmed the suspect, identified as Kaejean Isakiah Doman, a 23-year-old Innisfil resident, suffered only minor injuries during the arrest.

A handgun was also recovered from the scene and investigators have learned the pickup truck driven by the suspect to the scene had been stolen from Toronto on Tuesday.

Doman faces multiple firearm-related offences, as well as one count of dangerous operation of a motor-vehicle, and one count of possession of property obtained by crime. The charges have not been tested in court.

“I want to make it clear, the address of today’s incident was the intended target, not the resident,” Moskaluk said.

The house was unoccupied at the time of the shooting, she said.

Moskaluk said the home was also the target of a break-in just one day earlier.

In a release Wednesday afternoon, York police confirmed that investigators have linked last night’s shooting with two other incidents in Vaughan over the weekend.

They said a third incident is also being considered as potentially connected.

The suspect vehicle, a dark-coloured sedan, that was observed in all three incidents remains outstanding. Moskaluk says it was a Honda Civic.

In a statement released Wednesday, Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca said he is “deeply disturbed” by the incident early Wednesday morning.

“Even more, I am thankful no one got hurt. Thank you to York Regional Police for their quick response and arrest of the suspect already today,” he wrote.

Speaking to reporters over the weekend, Del Duca said the recent violence has left the residents of the city “anxious,” “scared,” and “angry.”

“… they are looking for political leaders at every level to step up and do more to make sure that a clear message is sent to the criminals,” Del Duca said.

“Things have changed… That’s why we need tougher laws. That’s why we need real bail conditions. We need these criminals, these scumbags, off of our streets and behind bars where they belong."

Police are asking anyone with video surveillance or dashcam footage to contact them at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.