Police said the suspect should be considered “armed and dangerous” and urged anyone who sees him to call 911 immediately and not approach him.Ĭorner also called on him to get a lawyer and surrender to authorities, reminding people that anyone who is found to be helping the suspect evade police is “guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.” “We’re pleading for the public's assistance in locating him,” he said.

He is of “no fixed address” but known to have connections to North York’s Driftwood area, near Jane Street and Finch Avenue West, Corner said. Police have also temporarily released an image of the suspect. The suspect is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder. That authorization will, however, expire on Nov. Police have obtained judicial authorization to identify the youth wanted for this homicide. “We now owe it to his family, friends, and co-workers to bring those responsible to justice.” Brad Corner, of the force’s Major Crime – Homicide Unit, said during a Wednesday morning news conference. Michael went to work that day and didn't come home,” Det. “(Ferdinand) was doing his job and ensuring the safety of all patrons of the casino. The 34-year-old Whitby resident was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. 9, shortly after 5 a.m., officers from Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) were called to Pickering Casino Resort, near Highway 401 and Brock Road, for reports of “numerous” shots fired.Īt the scene, they located on-duty security guard Michael Ferdinand, who had been shot. Police in Durham Region are looking for a 17-year-old male they believe is responsible for the Thanksgiving Day murder of a casino security guard.

The name of the suspect and his image have been removed from this story.

Editor's note: Judicial authorization to release the name and image of the 17-year-old suspect has expired.

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