Police Seek Suspect in Vaughan Arson and Shooting Incidents
York Regional Police are requesting public assistance to identify a suspect connected to an arson and a shooting at a Vaughan business in April 2026.
Investigators with the York Regional Police Firearms Investigations Team are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in connection with an arson and shooting at a business in Vaughan in April 2026.
On April 18, 2026, at 9:45 a.m., officers responded to a business near Islington Avenue and Kellam Street after an employee reported the smell of gasoline. Video shows a lone suspect at 6:30 a.m. pouring what appeared to be an accelerant in front of the main doors and throwing rocks at windows before leaving. No fire occurred, and no injuries were reported.
On April 22, 2026, at 5:40 a.m., officers attended the same business for reports of gunshots and a possible fire. The business sustained damage from gunfire, and the front glass door was broken. Video shows a lone suspect at 5:30 a.m. discharging a firearm multiple times toward the front door, entering the business, and a small fire igniting in the vestibule as the suspect fled. The fire subsided, and no injuries were reported.
Investigators believe the same suspect is involved in both incidents. The suspect vehicle is described as a black minivan with tinted windows. Police are also seeking surveillance or dashcam footage from the area around the times of both incidents.