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Second Suspect Charged in Toronto Cafe Robbery and Shooting

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A second suspect, Oneil Grant, 22, has been charged in the April 5 robbery and fatal shooting at the Just Desserts cafe in Toronto. Grant was arrested at his home in Scarborough and charged with one count of manslaughter and 12 counts of robbery. The incident sparked a wave of anger in the city and calls for stricter gun control and law enforcement. The police board does not permit statistics on crime suspects by race or skin color, and the shooting was a rare non-gang related incident.

Key Takeaways:

  • Oneil Grant, 22, was arrested and charged with one count of manslaughter and 12 counts of robbery in the April 5 robbery and shooting at the Just Desserts cafe.
  • The first suspect, Lawrence Augustus Brown, 25, turned himself in to police last week and was charged with robbery and first-degree murder.
  • Georgina Leimonis, 23, was shot in the chest during the robbery and died from her injuries.
  • A video surveillance camera recorded four men entering the cafe and quickly leaving, followed by three men returning 10 minutes later.
  • Grainy photos of three of the suspects were reproduced by police and appeared on television newscasts and in newspapers.
  • The shooting sparked calls for stricter gun control and law enforcement, as well as calls for statistics identifying crime suspects by race or skin color.
  • The police board does not permit statistics on crime suspects by race or skin color.
  • The popular Just Desserts cafe has been closed for renovations since the shooting.
  • The owner, Jeffrey Givens, plans to put a plaque in the cafe to mark Ms. Leimonis's death.

Statistics:

  • One person was killed in the shooting.
  • 12 people were robbed.
  • Two suspects have been charged so far.
  • The incident occurred on April 5.
  • Larry Brown, 25, was charged with robbery and first-degree murder, while Oneil Grant, 22, was charged with one count of manslaughter and 12 counts of robbery.
  • Georgina Leimonis, 23, was shot in the chest during the robbery and died from her injuries.

Sources:

  • The Globe and Mail, "Second suspect charged in Toronto cafe robbery and shooting"

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