Two Suspects Charged in 2025 Vaughan Homicide

York Regional Police Homicide Unit investigators have charged two suspects in connection with a 2025 homicide in Vaughan. On August 27, 2025, at approximately 2:36 p.m., officers responded to a commercial premise in the area of Langstaff Road and Jane Street for a report of an injured person. A male was found inside one of the units with signs of trauma and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators determined the victim was killed on August 26, 2025. The Office of the Chief Coroner identified the victim as Deuvane Donald FRANCIS of Toronto on August 28, 2025.

Following an investigation, two suspects were identified. One suspect was taken into custody on September 22, 2026, and a second suspect on September 23, 2026. A search warrant was executed at a residence in the Niagara Region, where nine firearms, ammunition, over 900 grams of cocaine, over 200 grams of ketamine, and over 20 grams of methamphetamine were seized.

Daniel FEARON, 40, of Toronto, and Sherrie DONOVAN, 41, of Toronto, have been charged with First Degree Murder. FEARON has also been charged with additional offenses. At least two unidentified suspects remain outstanding.