Provincial police say a fifth person has been arrested in connection with a 2021 homicide in Bolton, Ont., as investigators continue to search for two outstanding suspects.
In an update Wednesday morning, OPP said Damion Ryan, 45, of Ottawa, was arrested on March 12., and charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
He is expected to attend court on April 13.
The charges stem from a series of shootings in 2020 and 2021, including the killing of 65-year-old Giovanni Costa in Bolton and another victim who was first shot at in Vaughan.
Police say York Regional Police first responded to a shooting at a business on Steeles Avenue West in Vaughan on Nov. 12, 2020, where one person was injured and taken to hospital.
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Just over two months later, on Jan. 18, 2021, OPP officers were called to a shooting at a home on Harvest Moon Drive in Bolton.
Two people were found with gunshot wounds inside the residence, including the victim of the Vaughan shooting.
Costa, a resident of the home, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police had previously announced other arrests in the case, including Christopher Brown, 28, of Barrie and Neheniah Tirfe, 25, of Toronto, who were both arrested and charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and other charges.
Investigators have also issued an Ontario-wide warrant for Filmon Fesshaghirgis, 27, of London, who is wanted on charges, including first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
A Canada-wide warrant remains in effect for Waheed Barakziye, 48, also of London, on the same charges.
Both men are known to frequent London and the GTA.
Police are urging the public not to approach either suspect and to contact authorities immediately if they are seen.
The province is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Costa’s death.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the authorities.
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