Monday, May 11, 2026
ADVT 
National

Toronto Boy, 13, Charged With First-Degree Murder After Cyclist Run Down, Stabbed: Police

The Canadian Press, 15 Jun, 2018 12:40 PM
  • Toronto Boy, 13, Charged With First-Degree Murder After Cyclist Run Down, Stabbed: Police
TORONTO — Police in Toronto say a 13-year-old boy is facing a murder charge after a cyclist was allegedly run down with a car and assaulted.
 
 
They say that after Aaron Rankine-Wright, 19, was struck late Saturday afternoon, three males got out of the vehicle and allegedly began assaulting him as he lay on the ground.
 
 
Investigators say the three suspects fled the area on foot and Rankine-Wright was taken to hospital where he died of a stab wound to the chest.
 
 
Police say the 13-year-old boy was arrested on Friday morning and is charged with first-degree murder.
 
 
A 17-year-old boy arrested on Sunday morning also faces a first-degree murder charge. 
 
 
Police say there is still an outstanding male suspect, described as in his early teens to early 20s.
 

MORE National ARTICLES

2 Canadian Men Die In Weekend Michigan Crash

Two Canadians are dead after a small plane crashed at an airport in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

2 Canadian Men Die In Weekend Michigan Crash

Toxic Drug Supply Spikes Vancouver Overdose Calls In April

Toxic Drug Supply Spikes Vancouver Overdose Calls In April
Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services responded to 207 overdose calls from April 23 to 29 — a 74 per cent increase from the previous week.

Toxic Drug Supply Spikes Vancouver Overdose Calls In April

Four Peel Regional Police Officers Charged With Theft, Obstruction And Perjury

Four Toronto-area police officers are facing charges following an investigation that began after charges were stayed against an accused drug dealer, who alleged police stole items during a search of his storage locker.

Four Peel Regional Police Officers Charged With Theft, Obstruction And Perjury

Prominent Calgary Chef Michael John Noble, Charged With Sexual Assaulting Employee

Prominent Calgary Chef Michael John Noble, Charged With Sexual Assaulting Employee
Police allege a man followed an employee into a bathroom during a social gathering in January in downtown Calgary.

Prominent Calgary Chef Michael John Noble, Charged With Sexual Assaulting Employee

Ottawa Doctor Facing Dozens Of Charges Of Sexual Assault, Voyeurism: Police

Police say 56-year-old Vincent Nadon of Chelsea, Que., is due in court today to face 43 counts of sexual assault and 40 counts of voyeurism related to 40 female complainants.

Ottawa Doctor Facing Dozens Of Charges Of Sexual Assault, Voyeurism: Police

Class Action Lawsuit In Works In Calgary Young Canadians Sex Abuse Case

Class Action Lawsuit In Works In Calgary Young Canadians Sex Abuse Case
A law firm is encouraging victims in a sex abuse case to be part of a lawsuit against the man convicted of the crimes and the Calgary Stampede Foundation.

Class Action Lawsuit In Works In Calgary Young Canadians Sex Abuse Case