Toronto Police Service
News Release

Woman, 21; man, 23, arrested following shooting at 220 Oak Street

Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 11:05 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of two arrests following a shooting at 220 Oak Street.

It is alleged that:

- on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at approximately 7 a.m., a 45-year-old man was shot in his home at 220 Oak Street

- two suspects fled the scene

- the man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

On Thursday, February 7, 2013, at approximately 4 a.m., members of 51 Division, with the assistance of the ETF, executed a search warrant at a home in the Adelaide Street East/Parliament Street area.

Melissa Rowe, 21, and Bento Sebastian, 23, both of Toronto, are each charged with:

1) Attempt murder
2) Aggravated assault
3) Discharge firearm endanger life
4) Unauthorized possession of a firearm
5) Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
6) Careless use of a firearm
7) Unauthorized presence of a firearm in a motor vehicle
8) Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
9) Carry concealed weapon, prohibited device or prohibited ammunition

They are scheduled to appear in court at College Park, on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 2 p.m.

A third person, Samuel Elvira, 19, of Toronto, was arrested for unrelated matters.

He is charged with:

1) Possession for the purpose - Cocaine
2) Possession for the purpose - Marijuana
3) Fail to comply with Probation
4) Careless storage ammunition

He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 2 p.m.

Investigators would like to acknowledge Toronto Community Housing staff for their assistance with this investigation, as well as the role played by CCTV and social media.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online atwww.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Detective Lester Rosete, 51 Division

Source