Toronto police seek Isaiah Badger after Chandan Nandakumar, 37, was fatally shot in Woodbine Shopping Centre parking lot.
Police Update on Woodbine Shooting Homicide
Toronto police have released new details about a tragic shooting that claimed the life of Chandan Kumar Raja Nandakumar, 37. Detective Sergeant Sandra Arruda of the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit, alongside York Regional Police, provided the update earlier today.
Shooting Shocks Rexdale Community
The incident occurred on Saturday, February 7, 2026, around 3:26 p.m. in the parking lot of Woodbine Shopping Centre, near Rexdale Boulevard and Highway 27. Police say officers arrived quickly after a report of a shooting and found the male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite being rushed to hospital, Nandakumar was pronounced deceased, making this Toronto’s third homicide of 2026.
Suspect Wanted: Isaiah Thomas Badger
Police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for 19-year-old Isaiah Thomas Badger of Edmonton. He faces charges of first-degree murder in connection with Nandakumar’s death. Authorities urge the public not to approach him.
Official images of Badger have been released to help locate him. Anyone with information is asked to call Toronto police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or submit tips online at www.222tips.com.
Community Impact and Police Response
Detective Sergeant Arruda emphasized the urgency of finding the suspect, highlighting the impact of violent crime on families and communities. Police continue to investigate, asking anyone with knowledge of Badger’s whereabouts to step forward safely.
This case remains an active investigation by the Toronto Police Homicide and Missing Persons Unit.
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