Two youths have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death last week of a 16-year-old boy.

Last Wednesday, police were called to 135 Neptune Dr. where they found the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound.

He is the city's 53rd homicide victim of 2010.

In a news release issued Monday, Toronto police said they have arrested a 16-year-old and a 17-year old in connection with the vctim's death.

The 16-year-old suspect was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

The 17-year-old is to appear in court on Tuesday.

No allegations against the two have been proven in a court of law.