One Male Deceased in Durham Region’s Eighth Homicide of 2025

A 22-year-old male has been shot and killed in Durham Region’s eighth homicide of 2025. 

On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at approximately 11:10 p.m., members from North Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Mara Road and Simcoe Street in Beaverton for reports of gunshots. A short time later police received a phone call advising a male had been dropped off at a local area hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. 

The male was later pronounced deceased. 

At this time, investigators believe this was an isolated incident. 

The Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation and is asking for anyone with information or video footage, including dashcam and home surveillance, to please contact police. 

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Det. Hollister of the DRPS Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5415. 

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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