Police are seeking a 22-year-old suspect, Simeon Harty, in a drive-by fatal shooting that might be called “death by stranger.” It is a known phenomenon among young men who are dissed or otherwise offended. In this case, it led to the death of Kevin Nicholas Gidden, 23, a recent immigrant from Jamaica. Something, police aren’t sure, passed between some young men in a service station on Thursday, October 27. Shortly after that (about 12:45 a.m.) a car pulled up beside the vehicle in which Gidden was a passenger. The driver fired several shots into the car fatally injuring Gidden. Gidden’s companion took off towards 43 Division at 4331 Lawrence Ave. E. where police tried to save the wounded man. He died later in hospital. Now the hunt is on for Mr. Harty. He may be in Scarborough or Hamilton where his car has now been found, police say.
Victim Kevin Nicholas Gidden and wanted man Simeon Harty
