Key Takeaways
- Brandon Blake, 18, of Barrie was shot dead near Martin Grove Road and Finch Avenue West around 12:56 a.m. on November 10.
- Joseph Kunene, 19, of Toronto is wanted for first-degree murder; police say he is armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
- Police say this is Toronto's 34th homicide of 2026.
An 18-Year-Old Is Dead. Toronto Police Are Searching for Two Suspects.
Just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, gunshots brought Toronto police to the area of Martin Grove Road and Finch Avenue West in North Etobicoke.
Officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Life-saving measures were performed, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
He was Brandon Blake, 18, of Barrie.
Police say two suspects fled before officers arrived. Investigators have classified Blake's death as Toronto's 34th homicide of 2026.
Police Name a 19-Year-Old Wanted for First-Degree Murder
Toronto police have identified Joseph Kunene, 19, of Toronto, as wanted for first-degree murder in connection with the shooting.
Investigators describe him as:
6 feet tall and weighing 175 pounds
Having black hair and brown eyes
Having a distinctive tattoo on his right hand
Police have released his photograph and warn that he is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone who sees him should not approach him. Call 9-1-1 immediately.
A Second Suspect Has Not Been Identified
Investigators are also seeking a second man.
Police describe him as white, with a thin build. He was wearing all-black clothing, with his hood up and a face mask covering most of his face.
Anyone with information about the shooting or the suspects is asked to contact Toronto police at 416-808-7400.
The Twikup Take
An 18-year-old from Barrie is dead, and Toronto police have identified one man wanted for first-degree murder while continuing to seek another suspect.
The immediate priority is public safety. Police have warned that the named suspect is considered armed and dangerous, making the distinction between reporting a sighting and approaching someone especially important.
Recognize a suspect? Report what you know. Do not approach or attempt to intervene.
Image: Suspect image released by the Toronto Police Service.