Two teenagers, identified only as K.A. and R.R., were sentenced to three years in a youth detention facility for their roles in a series of crimes related to a tow truck turf war. The two, now 17, pleaded guilty to numerous charges, including accessory after the fact to reckless discharge of a firearm.
The charges stem from the July 6, 2024, murder of 28-year-old Sulakshan “Sully” Selvasingam, a Pickering tow-truck operator who was gunned down while sitting in his white Mercedes SUV at a Shell gas station. The investigation revealed that the teens were involved in a shooting spree over the 2024 Canada Day weekend, targeting several businesses and even a school.
Superior Court Justice Maureen Forestell sentenced the teens to two years for the accessory charge and a consecutive year for their shooting spree. The judge noted that the community was impacted by the reckless and dangerous acts, which undermined the sense of safety and security of all residents.
The agreed statement of facts revealed that the trio, including a confessed high school killer identified as A.P., were involved in a stolen car near Kennedy Commons plaza on July 5, 2024. A.P. received a call laying out his murder assignment, and the following day, K.A. and R.R. scouted the area looking for the target while A.P. drove in tandem in another stolen vehicle.
Later that evening, A.P. shot Selvasingam nine times, and the teens then helped to destroy evidence and assist A.P. in escaping prosecution. Along with their role in the murder, K.A. pleaded guilty to eight counts and R.R. to 10 of “reckless discharge of firearm” on June 29 and June 30, 2024.
The family of Selvasingam has provided a victim impact statement describing the profound impact of the loss of their loved one. The community was left shaken by the violent and senseless shooting, which highlighted the dangers of gun violence.
The father of Selvasingam expressed his dissatisfaction with the youth sentence, stating that it did not value his son's life. He continues to seek answers about who ordered the hit, but the police have not provided any information.
The sentencing of the two teens brings some closure to the case, but the community remains concerned about the ongoing tow truck war and the potential for further violence.
