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Trevor Seraphine homicide: Curtis Murray arrested

Toronto police say one of two brothers wanted in connection with the shooting death of a Toronto teen is now in custody.

Homicide Det. Tam Bui says Curtis Murray has been arrested.

Police said on Monday Murray, 25, and his 29-year-old brother Corey Murray were both wanted in connection with the death of 17-year-old Trevor Seraphine, who was gunned down earlier this month outside an apartment building in the city's northwest end.

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Bui told reporters that Curtis Murray, of Brampton, has a "long criminal record" that includes assault with a weapon, sexual assault and extortion.

His brother Corey is also wanted for violating parole and on various warrants from Peel Regional Police, ​and has been on the run since March 2014, Bui said.

Seraphine was shy, sister says

Xabie Seraphin, Trevor’s sister, spoke briefly at the emotional news conference on Monday.

"I just want to know why these guys killed my brother," she said, before breaking down into tears.

She described her brother as shy, but said he had lots of friends. He wanted to be an engineer. He also loved to rap.

As tears rolled down her cheeks, Seraphin said her brother "didn’t even get a chance to live,"

An online fundraiser, meanwhile, is attempting to raise enough money to bring Seraphin's parents, who live in St. Lucia, to Toronto for the burial.

Police encouraged the public to donate to help the family.

Block sale items

Police said Monday they were also looking for items bought during a block sale at that same apartment building, 44 Willowridge Dr., one day prior to the shooting.

Bui said items at that sale are evidence in the case, and whoever has them is asked to take them to 23 Division.

"You are not in any trouble. You will not face any criminal charges," Bui said. "You will only be assisting Trevor's family."