Toronto Police Deem Downtown Death a Homicide After Autopsy Reveals Trauma

Toronto Police have deemed the death of Satwant 'Sonny' Sangha, 41, a homicide after he was found in a downtown home early Friday morning. Toronto Sun reported that Sangha is the city's 23rd homicide victim this year. Officers responded to a residence near McGill and Church streets at 1:43 a.m. following a report of a sudden death. An autopsy revealed signs of trauma to his body.
The discovery comes as Durham Regional Police investigate a separate drive-by shooting incident in Ajax on Sunday. Ottawa Sun said authorities are actively searching for a suspect connected to gunfire that struck a home in the Ontario municipality.
Police arrived at the McGill and Church streets address after receiving a call about a sudden death just before 2 a.m. on Friday. Toronto Sun confirmed that an autopsy later identified signs of trauma to Sangha's body. The 41-year-old Toronto resident became the city's 23rd confirmed homicide victim in 2024. Investigators are still gathering evidence and have not yet released details about the circumstances leading to his death.
Durham Regional Police are investigating a drive-by shooting incident that occurred in Ajax on Sunday. Edmonton Sun reported that gunfire struck a residential home in the municipality. Police have not yet identified or arrested a suspect. Authorities are appealing to the public for information about the incident.
Sangha's death represents a continuing challenge for Toronto as the city works to combat rising violence. With 23 homicides recorded so far this year, the pace reflects ongoing public safety concerns in the downtown core and surrounding areas. Police continue to urge anyone with information about suspicious activity to contact authorities immediately.
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