Toronto Police Service has announced arrests in connection with the homicide of 19-year-old Daniel Amalathas. On Thursday, August 21, 2025, at approximately 1:51 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at Scarborough Town Centre. Police located Amalathas in a mall washroom, where he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
On Thursday, August 28, two 17-year-old males from Toronto were arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the killing. Both are scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, Room 606, on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10 a.m.
This marks the 27th homicide in Toronto in 2025. Police continue to seek information and urge anyone with details to contact the Toronto Police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at www.222tips.com.
Authorities are reminding the public that investigations are ongoing, and anyone with relevant information is encouraged to come forward to assist with the case.
