Two Nigerians, Tosin Amos Arowoshegbe and Chibueze Momah, were killed after a shooting at a nightclub in Vaughan, Ontario, Toronto north.
York Regional Police investigators revealed that officers responded to a report of a shooting which took place recently at ATL Lounge, a restaurant and nightclub.
According to police, the suspect(s) fled the scene before their arrival. No descriptions have been released.
In a statement, Const. Maniva Armstrong said: “On Saturday, July 23, 2022, at approximately 3:30 a.m., York Regional Police responded to a nightclub in the area of Highway 7 and Keele Street for a report of a shooting.
“When officers arrived on scene they located three victims with gunshot wounds. A 25-year-old male and a 22-year-old male were pronounced deceased at the scene.
“A 20-year-old female victim was transported to hospital suffering from a serious gunshot wound. The victim is currently recovering in hospital. The suspect(s) fled the scene prior to police arriving.
“Officers are appealing to any witnesses who may have been in the area or in the establishment at the time who have not yet spoken to police to please come forward.
“Investigators are also seeking any cell phone video or photographs from inside or outside the establishment, video surveillance from the area or anyone that may have captured dashcam video on the roadways.
“This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, or email the Homicide Unit at homicide@yrp.ca, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online.”
In a condolence message posted by the owners of the nightclub on Instagram, it was revealed that the two victims were employed as security guards at the lounge.
The message read: “With heavy hearts today we are deeply saddened by the senseless shooting that took place outside of ATL Lounge last night taking the lives of our security guards Eze and Tosin.
“Our prayers are with their friends and families during this extremely difficult time. Our prayers are also with the young lady that is in the hospital fighting to overcome her injuries. Our deepest condolences.”
Maureen Mrabure (Eze’s aunt) wrote: “Eze had just turned 22 this past May. He was a calm, peaceful, and loving young man. He is the only son, in a family of 5. He had just finished his diploma at Durham College and had been looking forward to his first entry-level work using his new degree in Honours Computer Programming. In addition to school, Eze was working as a security guard and a cook in the family restaurant to help support himself.
“On July 23, 2022, on a regular working night, he left home to work as he normally would for his security shift, and would not return home… Eze was murdered on duty when a shooter returned to the club and could not enter the front doors, he began to fire multiple rounds through the glass, killing 2 people and critically injuring a patron. Eze, unfortunately, was blindly struck from behind and did not have any chance of survival as a bullet struck his carotid artery.”
Chibueze’s family is grieving over the loss and has set up a GoFundme account to raise funds for the burial costs, and the expenses for his mother, father, and 2 sisters to come to Canada to say their final goodbyes as he is laid to rest. Donations can be made into the account via https://gofund.me/160ee529
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