Pair accused of murder in 2023 shooting death of Ontario teen: police

Two men have been arrested in connection with the 2023 shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Pickering, Ontario. Durham Regional Police identified the suspects after a thorough investigation, with one man arrested on Tuesday and the second earlier on Wednesday. The fatal shooting occurred on June 18 in the vicinity of Valley Farm and Kingston roads.

Emergency services arrived at approximately 9:40 p.m. and found the victim, 17-year-old Anthony Dixon, who had been shot. Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics, Dixon was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anthony Dixon was remembered by his family for his humor, silliness, and morning smile. His father, James Dixon, spoke of Anthony in July 2023, describing him as a good kid who was always there to help his younger brothers, do household chores, and babysit. The teen was a Grade 11 student attending Pine Ridge Secondary School and had a passion for music, basketball, video games, and spending time with friends and family, including his girlfriend.

Police have been using all available resources to determine the individual responsible for Dixon's death. Fawaz Sheikh, 22, from Ajax, has been charged with one count of second-degree murder in relation to Anthony's passing. A second male, who cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act as he was a minor at the time of the offense, faces a similar charge.

Both suspects have been taken into custody pending a bail hearing. The police investigation remains active, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the homicide unit at 1-888-579-1520 extension 5421.