Arrest in Murder of Unhoused Man
Police have arrested a man alleged to have attacked and killed an unhoused man, without warning or provocation thanks to a tip from the public.
On Friday, March 21, 2025, Homicide investigators released a photo of a suspect, and shortly afterwards, Adimabua Chukwuka, 31, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder.
On March 20, police responded to a call from University of Toronto Campus Safety Special Constables regarding a man lying on the ground near 144 College St. on the university grounds. He had visible injuries and was unconscious and not breathing.
Mario Ferreira, 60, of Toronto, was pronounced deceased after police, fire and paramedics attended the scene.
“We are committed to bringing justice to Mr. Ferreira and his loved ones,” added Grieve. “We are asking anyone who may have seen something, no matter how small, to call immediately.”
Grieve said investigators have been working around the clock to gather evidence and review security footage from the surrounding area.
“We are continuing to canvas for additional video and information,” he said, asking anyone with more footage to contact police.
Based on video footage reviewed so far, the victim was lying on a bench near 6 Queen’s Park Crescent around 5:20 a.m. when the suspect armed himself with debris, possibly from a construction site or nearby dumpster.
“Without warning or provocation the suspect approaches Mr. Ferreira, who is lying on the bench and uses that debris to assault him repeatedly and violently. He then feld the area holding the debris he used to commit the assault.”
He asked anyone in the area at that time to contact Homicide investigators.
“If you were in the Queen’s Park area between 5 and 5:30 a.m. and saw anything suspicious or if you recognize the person in the images we are releasing today, please contact police. Your information is vital.”
The Homicide officer urged the suspect to seek legal counsel and turn himself into police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
