Marcus Vu and Thi Trang Do die in fatal Vaughan shooting
Fatal Vaughan shooting death of Marcus Vu and Thi Trang Do – Obituary
A tragic quadruple shooting in Vaughan, Ontario on Friday morning has resulted in the deaths of a two-year-old child and a 40-year-old adult, with authorities confirming an arrest in what is being described as a “targeted” attack.
Police responded to the residence on Casa Nova Drive, near Major MacKenzie Drive and Weston Road in the city’s Woodbridge neighborhood, shortly before 9 a.m.
Four individuals were found inside the home with gunshot wounds. One victim was declared dead at the scene, while three others were taken to the hospital, with one sustaining life-threatening injuries.
By Saturday, authorities identified the deceased as two-year-old Marcus Vu and 40-year-old Thi Trang Do.
Although the specific details of who died at the scene versus in the hospital were not disclosed, it was noted that an adult’s body was removed from the home on Friday. The remaining two victims are reported to be in stable condition.
Van Viet Duong, a 41-year-old resident of Toronto, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder in connection with the incident. York Regional Police indicated that Duong is believed to have known the victims, though the exact nature of their relationship has not been revealed. The shooting is considered targeted.
Police are seeking any witnesses who have not yet come forward and are asking for dashcam or CCTV footage from Casa Nova Drive around the time of the shooting. Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots, with one witness claiming to have seen the suspect leaving the scene and fleeing in a vehicle.
Further investigation revealed that vehicles at the residence had been set on fire on Christmas Day. While police have not commented on this specific incident, they mentioned that any related calls will be examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca expressed frustration over the violence, calling for tougher laws and stricter penalties for dangerous criminals. He noted the recent challenging week for Vaughan residents, which included another shooting in the Vaughan Mills parking lot that resulted in a woman’s death.
Fatal Vaughan shooting death of Marcus Vu and Thi Trang Do – Obituary A tragic quadruple shooting in Vaughan, Ontario on Friday morning has resulted in the deaths of a two-year-old child and a 40-year-old adult, with authorities confirming an arrest in what is being described as a “targeted” attack. Police responded to the residence…
Fatal Vaughan shooting death of Marcus Vu and Thi Trang Do – Obituary A tragic quadruple shooting in Vaughan, Ontario on Friday morning has resulted in the deaths of a two-year-old child and a 40-year-old adult, with authorities confirming an arrest in what is being described as a “targeted” attack. Police responded to the residence…