Kashif Jamal Bentley-Jean, a 28-year-old man from Toronto, was fatally shot in the parking lot of Yorkdale Mall. Responding to a call about a person with a gun, police arrived to find him shot and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooter or shooters fled the area. Police believe the shooting was not random. Det. Sajeev Nair reassured the public about the investigation, stating that the incident in such a public location is unsettling. Bentley-Jean marked the city’s 21st homicide of the year, prompting calls for public assistance in the case.
Toronto police have confirmed that Kashif Jamal Bentley-Jean, a 28-year-old man, was shot dead in the parking lot of Yorkdale Mall early Thursday morning.
The police believe that the incident was not random and are investigating it accordingly, indicating that the shooter or shooters fled the area prior to their arrival.
Det. Sajeev Nair stated that such incidents in public places like malls can be unsettling, reassuring the public of their focus and resources dedicated to the case.
Kashif Jamal Bentley-Jean is the 21st homicide victim in Toronto this year, with ongoing appeals for any information regarding the case from the public.
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