A 46-year-old Nigerian man, Osemwengie Irorere, has been shot and killed at a bus terminal in Toronto, Canada. The tragic incident, which marks Toronto's first homicide of 2026, occurred on Sunday, January 4, at the Yorkdale GO Bus Terminal located near Yorkdale Road and Allen Road.
Details of the Fatal Shooting
According to a news release from the Toronto Police issued on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 7 p.m. The investigation alleges that both the victim and the suspect boarded a GO bus at the terminal. It was on this bus that the suspect shot Osemwengie Irorere before fleeing the area on foot.
Officers arrived swiftly at the scene and found the male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the performance of life-saving measures, Osemwengie Irorere was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Swift Arrest and Charges
Police located the suspect inside the nearby Yorkdale Mall a short time after the shooting. Tyrel Gibson, a 40-year-old man from Toronto, was arrested and a firearm was recovered. Gibson has been charged with First Degree Murder.
He was scheduled for a court appearance at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Monday, January 5, 2026. Reports from local media, including the Toronto Sun, indicate that Tyrel Gibson has a long criminal history spanning decades, with prior convictions for offences such as attempted murder, assault, robbery, and various gun charges.
Community and Investigation
The identity of the victim, Osemwengie Irorere of Nigeria The case underscores ongoing concerns about public safety and gun violence. The prompt arrest, however, demonstrates the effectiveness of the police response to this particular incident. The investigation into Toronto's first homicide of the new year continues as the judicial process against the accused moves forward.
