The Toronto Police have arrested Nigerian national Babatunde Afuwape for the murder of 20-year-old Shivank Avasthi that took place on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at approximately 3:34 p.m., police responded to a call for an Unknown Trouble in the Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road area.

Officers located a male victim, Shivank Avasthi, with a gunshot wound, and he was pronounced deceased on the scene. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival

The suspect, Babatunde Afuwape, 28, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder. He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in room 103.

“We recognise that this incident caused a great deal of fear and concern for students, staff, and members of the surrounding community, and we want to reassure them that the person responsible is in our custody,” Detective Sergeant McCabe said.

“We believe that there may have been more people on the trail or on campus on December 23 who may have seen or interacted with the accused. If you saw this individual or had any interaction with him on December 23, we would like you to contact us."

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