Canada-wide warrant issued for Brampton teen allegedly linked to armed Vaughan home invasion

A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for 18-year-old Brampton resident Doneil Josiah Levy-Porter, who police say is “armed and dangerous” and allegedly took part in a Vaughan home invasion that ended in a shooting. (York Regional Police)

York police say a Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for an “armed and dangerous” Brampton teenager, who allegedly took part in a Vaughan home invasion that ended in a shooting.

In a news release issued Friday, police identified 18-year-old Doneil Josiah Levy-Porter as a suspect in the break-in near Dufferin Street and Major MacKenzie Drive earlier this week.

It’s alleged five suspects entered the residence just before 4 a.m. on Jan. 6 after busting through a rear glass door. Police said one suspect was armed with a gun, and when the residents were confronted, a struggle ensued and the gun was discharged.

One victim was shot and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. They have since been released. No other residents were injured, police said.

Investigators believe that one suspect was also injured.

A dark-coloured SUV was seen fleeing the scene, and police said a handgun was left behind at the home following the struggle.

Levy-Porter is wanted on a number of charges, including robbery with a firearm, possession of property obtained by crime, and possession of a prohibited weapon knowing no authority, in connection with the break-in.

“Levy-Porter is considered to be armed and dangerous, and poses a threat to public safety. If seen, citizens are urged not to approach him but to call police immediately,” police said.

In an email to CTV News Toronto, police said the four other suspects are outstanding.

Police did not say what may have motivated the break-in.