Two Barrie men have been charged with first-degree murder in connection to Wednesday's double shooting at a Georgina park in York Region.
York Regional Police announced the charges this morning against John McKay, 19, and Ethan Pashak-McNeil, 20.
On Sept. 18 at 7:28 a.m., police say officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the area of Bayview Avenue and Lowndes Avenue, in Keswick.
When officers arrived in the area, they located two adult victims in Bayview Park with gunshot wounds. They were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victims have been identified as Reilly MacDonald, 21, of Keswick, and Mark Sutcliffe, 39. No hometown was provided for Sutcliffe.
"The relationship between the two accused and the victims has not yet been confirmed, but are believed to be known to each other," police stated in a news release. "Investigators believe there are no outstanding suspects and this was not a random incident."
Police also said there is no threat to the public.
Anyone who was in the area at the time, or lives in the neighbourhood, is being asked to check their security cameras and dash-cam footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the homicide unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or email at [email protected], or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
