A fifth person wanted in connection with the murder of a Bolton man and two related attempted murders has been arrested and charged.
On Nov. 12, 2020, at around 6:30 p.m., York Regional Police said they were called to a shooting at a business on Steeles Avenue West in Vaughan. Following that incident, one individual was taken to hospital.
Just over two months later, on Jan. 18, 2021, at about 12:30 p.m., officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of another shooting at a residence on Harvest Moon Drive in Bolton.
Police said two people, including the victim from the aforementioned incident in Vaughan, were found inside the home with gunshot wounds. The second victim, 65-year-old Giovanni Costa of Bolton, was found dead at the scene.
Investigators previously said two young males wearing medical-style masks and dark clothing entered that dwelling and fired several shots at two occupants inside before fleeing in an older, black BMW 3-series sedan.
On March 12, Damion Ryan, 45, of Ottawa, was arrested and charged with one count each of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit murder. The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on April 13.
“A publication ban has been issued and as a result, the OPP will not be able to release further information,” Caledon OPP said in a news release.
Further, an Ontario-wide warrant has been issued for Filmon Fesshaghirgis, 27, of London.
A Canada-wide warrant remains in effect for Waheed Barakziye, 28, also of London.
They have both been charged with one count each of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, and two counts of attempted murder.
Both Fessaghirgis and Barakziye are known to frequent London and the Greater Toronto Area.
Do not approach suspects: police
Investigators are advising members of the public not to approach these two individuals. Anyone who sees them is urged to contact the police immediately.
The provincial government is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for Costa’s murder.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with further information is encouraged to contact the Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
