"Police allege he shot and killed 15-year-old Jahkai Jack last June in the area of Emmett Avenue and Jane Street. Jack was shot following a verbal exchange at a gathering in the area. Police said he was not involved in any gangs or criminal activity. He was simply a young person meeting friends on a Saturday night."
"Abdul Yeberebaba, 20, was arrested by Calgary police officers and returned to Toronto where he was charged with second-degree murder. One week ago, Toronto police held a news conference where they named Yeberebaba a suspect in the case and issued a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest."
"After the shooting, Jack was taken by people at the park to a nearby health-care centre. Residents in the area said cries for help at the facility's front door went ignored as the teen lay bleeding out."
Abdul Yeberebaba, 20, was arrested by Calgary police and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 15-year-old Jahkai Jack. Jack was shot last June following a verbal exchange at a gathering near Emmett Avenue and Jane Street in Toronto. Police determined Jack had no gang or criminal involvement and was simply meeting friends. After being shot, Jack was taken to a nearby health-care centre where residents reported cries for help at the entrance were ignored as he bled out. Two additional men, ages 19 and 21, were charged with accessory after the fact to murder. Yeberebaba was arrested after police issued a Canada-wide warrant and is scheduled to appear in Toronto court.
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