Toronto man charged after gunfire damages Vaughan commercial property

A 45-year-old Toronto man has been charged with several firearms-related offences following a shooting at a commercial property in Vaughan.

York Regional Police responded to reports of gunfire near Weston Road and Langstaff Road at approximately 8:20 a.m. on August 19. Officers found that commercial premises had been damaged by gunfire. The business was occupied at the time, but no injuries were reported.

Investigators identified a lone suspect, and on August 20, Felix ALGAI, 45, of Toronto, was arrested and charged. Police also executed a search warrant at a Toronto residence, where they seized ammunition and a substance believed to be cocaine.

ALGAI faces charges including reckless discharge of a firearm, possession of a weapon contrary to a court order, failure to comply with a probation order, two counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited device, and possession of a controlled substance.

Police say the firearm used in the shooting, believed to be an assault-style rifle, has not been recovered. Investigators believe the incident was isolated and are not looking for any additional suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Firearms Investigation Team at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7817, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS.