A man who was charged after gunshots were fired in the city’s Thorncliffe area last November is facing a new charge.
The incident happened on Nov. 9 near Overlea Boulevard and Thorncliffe Park Drive.
Toronto police say on that day they were informed that a male was in possession of a firearm in that vicinity.
While investigating that call, officers responded to reports of gunshots heard in that immediate area.
They said that a male was found nearby in relation to both investigations in possession of a loaded Glock 20 handgun.
Shafifullah Abddulrashid, 21, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, and possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order. He had a Nov. 10 court date.
On Jan. 31, Abddulrashid was further charged in relation to these investigations with discharge a prohibited firearm into a place. He was scheduled to appear in court that day.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with further information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
Correction
The Toronto Police Service initially stated the incident happened in the city's north Riverdale neighbourhood, in the area of Danforth and Broadview avenues. In a later issued news release, police clarified the incident occured in the Overlea Boulevard and Thorncliffe Park Drive area.
