Delroy “George” Parkes and Seymour Gibbs Obituary, Death: Toronto Police Arrest 14-Year-Old Boy in Connection with Fatal Mass Shooting at North Albion Collegiate Institute
Delroy “George” Parkes, 61, and Seymour Gibbs, 46, have tragically passed away due to injuries sustained in a mass shooting that took place on June 2 outside North Albion Collegiate Institute in Etobicoke, Toronto. A 14-year-old boy has been apprehended and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder in connection with the incident.
The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the high school, where five men, ranging in age from 40 to 60, were shot and taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds. Delroy “George” Parkes was pronounced dead at the hospital, while Seymour Gibbs succumbed to his injuries a few days later. The three surviving victims sustained either life-altering or non-life-threatening wounds.
According to police, the victims had gathered in the school parking lot after playing soccer earlier in the day, socializing and enjoying the fresh air, when two suspects in a dark pickup truck opened fire. The shooting lasted only a fraction of a minute, with no exchange of gunfire. Police were seeking a black or dark-colored newer model pickup truck, and two suspects wearing dark clothing.
The 14-year-old boy was arrested during a stolen vehicle investigation after a truck collided with an empty parked vehicle in the same area. He attempted to flee but was apprehended after a short foot chase. The boy is facing two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder.
The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. Det. Sgt. Phillip Campbell appealed for public assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward. The deaths of Parkes and Gibbs mark the city’s 34th and 35th homicide victims of the year, leaving their families and the community devastated.
The senseless act of violence has left the community reeling, with Det. Sgt. Phillip Campbell urging anyone with information to assist in the investigation. The families of Delroy “George” Parkes and Seymour Gibbs are in mourning, and the community is rallying around them, offering support and condolences during this difficult time.
The investigation is ongoing, with police seeking any information that may lead to the identification of other suspects involved in the murders. The community is coming together to support the families of the victims and to call for an end to senseless acts of violence. Delroy “George” Parkes and Seymour Gibbs will be remembered by their loved ones and the community as the investigation continues to uncover the circumstances surrounding their tragic deaths.
The mass shooting has sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for an end to violence and for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. The Toronto police are urging anyone with information to come forward, and the community is rallying around the families of the victims to offer support and condolences.
Delroy “George” Parkes and Seymour Gibbs will be deeply missed by their loved ones and the community. Their tragic deaths serve as a reminder of the devastating impact of violence and the importance of cherishing every moment with those around us. As the investigation continues, the community will come together to support the families of the victims and to call for an end to senseless acts of violence.
In memory of Delroy “George” Parkes and Seymour Gibbs, their families and the community will come together to celebrate their lives and to call for an end to violence. The tragic loss of these two innocent men will not be forgotten, and their memory will live on through the impact they had on those around them.
