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Two Fatal Shootings Shock Toronto: Police Seek Witnesses

2/9/2026

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On Saturday in Toronto, 37-year-old Chanda Kumar Raja Nandakumar was shot in the Woodbine Mall parking lot and later died in hospital.
Police are seeking witnesses and evidence related to his death.
On Thursday in Scarborough, 16-year-old Kian Sam was shot at a Tim Hortons and died in hospital.
No other injuries were reported.
Police are investigating both shootings and urging anyone with information to come forward.

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On Saturday in Toronto, 37-year-old Chanda Kumar Raja Nandakumar was shot in the Woodbine Mall parking lot and later died in hospital.
Police are seeking witnesses and evidence related to his death.
On Thursday in Scarborough, 16-year-old Kian Sam was shot at a Tim Hortons and died in hospital.
No other injuries were reported.
Police are investigating both shootings and urging anyone with information to come forward.