(CALEDON, ON) – A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the murder of Giovanni COSTA and two attempted murders of another individual in 2020 and 2021.
On Thursday, November 12, 2020, at approximately 6:30 p.m., York Regional Police were called to a shooting at a business on Steeles Avenue West in Vaughan. One individual was taken to hospital.
On Monday, January 18, 2021, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a shooting at a residence on Harvest Moon Drive, Bolton. Two people sustained gunshot wounds inside the home, including the victim from the Vaughan incident. The second victim, 65-year-old Giovanni COSTA of Bolton, was found deceased at the scene.
On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Damion RYAN, 45 years old of Ottawa, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:
- First degree murder, section 235(1)
- Attempt murder, section 239(1)(a)
- Conspiracy to commit murder, section 465(1)(a)
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on Monday, April 13, 2026.
A publication ban has been issued and as a result, the OPP will not be able to release further information.
In addition, an Ontario-wide warrant has been issued for Filmon FESSHAGHIRGIS, 27 years old of London. He has been charged with the following CC offences:
- First degree murder, section 235(1)
- Attempt murder, section 239(1)(a) – two counts
- Conspiracy to commit murder, section 465(1)(a)
The accused is known to frequent London and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
A Canada-wide warrant remains in effect for Waheed BARAKZIYE, 48 years old of London. He has been charged with the following CC offences:
- First degree murder, section 235(1)
- Attempt murder, section 239(1)(a) – two counts
- Conspiracy to commit murder, section 465(1)(a)
The accused is known to frequent London and the GTA.
Members of the public are urged not to approach these two individuals. If seen, please contact police immediately. Photos of the wanted individuals are attached to this release.
The investigation remains ongoing by the Caledon OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).
The Government of the Province of Ontario is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Giovanni COSTA.
“With a fifth person arrested, the OPP’s investigation continues as officers work to identify the whereabouts of two wanted individuals. If anyone has any information, we urge you to contact police immediately.”
– OPP Detective Inspector Steven Martell, CIB
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.