Man, 21, facing almost a dozen gun-related charges, second suspect sought

A 21-year-old Toronto man is facing almost a dozen gun-related charges, and police say they are searching for a second person in connection with the investigation. Investigators say two men were walking in the Driftwood Avenue and Finch Avenue West area around 9:30 p.m. on July 15 when they spotted a police vehicle and attempted [...]

Man, 21, facing almost a dozen gun-related charges, second suspect sought Posted July 17, 2026 4:28 pm. A 21-year-old Toronto man is facing almost a dozen gun-related charges, and police say they are searching for a second person in connection with the investigation. Investigators say two men were walking in the Driftwood Avenue and Finch Avenue West area around 9:30 p.m. on July 15 when they spotted a police vehicle and attempted to flee the scene.

Members of the Major Crimes Unit chased after them, and they say they saw one of the men throw away a firearm. Police managed to arrest one man, adding that during the course of the pursuit and arrest, two officers sustained non-life threatening injuries. Investigators say a loaded firearm and an extended magazine, along with another loaded extended magazine in a satchel allegedly being carried by the arrested man was recovered.

Shevontae Stewart-Wilson is facing 10 firearms-related charges, including unauthorized possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order. Police have not released a description of the second man.