Man wanted for attempted murder and firearms related charges, Kimani Clarke, 18

Toronto Police Service News Release

Man wanted for attempted murder and firearms related charges, Kimani Clarke, 18

Friday, October 18, 2013 - 2:47 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a man wanted in an attempted murder investigation.

It is alleged that:

- on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at 9:45 p.m., two 19-year-old men were on Wellesley Street East, west of Parliament Street, when a man approached and pointed a firearm at them

- the men attempted to flee the scene

- they were chased by the man who fired at them several times

- the man eventually caught up to one of them and shot him several times, while the second man was able to escape without injury

The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Much of the incident was captured on CCTV video surveillance and the suspect has been identified.

Kimani Clarke, 18, is wanted for:

1. two counts of Attempted Murder
2. Discharge Firearm Endanger Life
3. Aggravated Assault
4. Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
5. Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
6. Careless Use of a Firearm

He is described as having a dark black complexion, 6'2", 180 lbs., with short black hair and brown eyes.

Police believe he may be armed and should be considered dangerous.

Do not approach if located, call 9-1-1.

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 Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Detective Earle Davies, 51 Division