Girl, 15, charged with 1st-degree murder in July death of Toronto teen Caden Francis
A 15-year-old girl has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Toronto teen in July.
Toronto police say the girl was arrested Wednesday in connection with the death of Caden Francis, 16, who died after a shooting in Scarborough.
The shooting happened on Antrim Crescent near Kennedy Road. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 6 p.m.
Police said at the time that officers found the boy suffering from serious injuries, and that bullet shell casings were located nearby.
Francis was rushed to hospital but died a short time later.
The girl's identity cannot be published in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.