Video, images released in Driftwood shooting

Police have released security camera video and still images of three suspects in the Driftwood shooting earlier this week.

All three individuals are shown in the video walking separately towards the scene of the shooting on a basketball court at 4400 Jane St. on Tuesday.

Two of the three have hoodies on.

A minute later, the three are seen running from the scene, Det. Gary Grinton of the Toronto Police Service's homicide squad told a news conference on Friday.

He hopes the release of the information will shake some more information loose in the shooting of William Junior Appiah, 18.

"What I'm hoping is that people will remember a group of people dressed like this," he said. "Maybe they'll recognize the gait, the attire ... and give us some suggestions as to who this might be."

There are many investigative leads, but none are positive so far, he said.

"Suspect number one we do know to be black, late teens and dark skin," Grinton said, adding he estimated the person to be about six feet tall.

The third suspect is shorter, about 5'8", he said. "Seems to be heavier-set, but it's tough to tell because of the clothing."

The middle suspect appears to be in the 5'6" to 5'7" range. "What we don't know is if he is a light-skinned black person, or mulatto, or Hispanic or Indian."

All are wearing mostly dark clothing. Unfortunately, clear shots of their faces aren't available, Grinton said.

The security camera captured some video of the getaway vehicle. "We're working to obtain a picture of at least the rear end of that vehicle," he said.

Grinton said the community has been co-operative, but police still don't have enough to crack the case.

The detective said Appiah appeared to be targeted, but investigators don't know why.

Appiah had some brushes with the law, but they were very minor in nature, Grinton said. "Nothing that would lead us to this. Obviously, something had happened ... these three people walked right up to him and he was killed."

Several shots struck Appiah in the head and torso, he said.

Grinton had a message for the suspects: "Do the right thing ... Talk to a lawyer. Come in and talk to us."

In the meantime, if anyone in the public recognizes the suspects, Grinton said they could call him directly at [phone] or by calling Crime Stoppers at (416)-222-TIPS or online at www.222tips.com. People can also text TOR and send a message to CRIMES (274637).