Two Males Arrested in 2023 Homicide of Anthony Dixon
Investigators from the DRPS homicide unit have arrested two males in relation to the 2023 homicide of Anthony Dixon.
On Sunday June 18th, 2023, at approximately 9:40 p.m., members from West Division responded to a housing complex at 1580 Kingston Road in Pickering after receiving reports of a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located one male who had been shot. Officers and paramedics performed life-saving measures; however, the male died at the scene.
The victim was identified as a 17-year-old male, Anthony DIXON.
Following a lengthy investigation, homicide detectives identified two suspects who were taken into custody on August 25, 2026 and August 26,2026. One of the accused cannot be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, as they were a youth at the time of the alleged offence.
Fawaz SHEIKH, age 22, from Ajax is charged with: Second Degree Murder.
A 19-year-old male from Pickering is charged with: Second Degree Murder.
Both males were held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to contact Det. French of the DRPS Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5421.
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.
The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.
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ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT MONDAY JUNE 19, 2023
One Male is Deceased after Overnight Shooting in Pickering
A 17-year-old male has been shot and killed in an overnight shooting in Pickering.
On Sunday June 18th, 2023, at approximately 9:40 p.m., members from West Division responded to a housing complex at 1580 Kingston Road in Pickering after receiving reports of a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located one male who had been shot. Officers and paramedics performed life-saving measures; however, the male died at the scene.
It is believed that the shots were fired from a vehicle that then fled the area. The number of suspects involved is unknown at this time; however, police don’t believe there is any further threat to public safety.
Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time of the altercation and may have any information to come forward. Any witnesses with cellphone video are also encouraged to come forward and speak with investigators. A mobile command post will be in the area later today and we are encouraging anyone who has any information to attend the command post.
Anyone with new information is asked to contact Det. Peacocke of the Major Crimes Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5402.
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 $2,000 cash reward.
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