Toronto Police Release New Evidence in 2022 Scarborough Murder
Toronto Police have released significant new evidence in the unsolved 2022 murder of Ding Ping Wang, including surveillance video, an artist's rendering of the suspect and a critical investigative detail that investigators hope will finally identify the gunman.
Speaking at a news conference at police headquarters on July 28, Detective Sergeant Sajeev Nair of the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit revealed that the suspect was left-handed and used his left hand to fire the fatal shots that killed Wang.
“For more than three years, investigators have remained committed to identifying the person responsible for this murder,” he said. “Through hundreds of hours of video review, witness information and ongoing investigative work, we are now in a position to release significant new information about the suspect.”
Police also released security footage recorded the day before the killing, saying it shows the man they believe is responsible for the murder.
“After carefully reviewing extensive surveillance video, we have identified footage of what we believe is the suspect in the area on November 11, 2022, taking the same route on foot he would then use again the following day to murder Mr. Wang,” Nair pointed out. “We believe the suspect returned on November 12, approached Mr. Wang's vehicle, and carried out this murder.”
Investigators also unveiled an artist's rendering of the suspect that was created with the assistance of an eyewitness who came forward.
“By releasing this new information, the surveillance footage, the details of the suspect's movements, the fact that he is left-handed, and the artist rendering, we hope someone will recognize him and come forward with information,” said Nair.
Wang was shot and killed shortly after 6:29 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2022, while sitting in his vehicle in a plaza parking lot near Midland Avenue and Passmore Avenue. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
“More than three years have passed since Ding Ping Wang was murdered,” said Nair. “We know someone out there has information about who is responsible. If you do, please contact police. Even the smallest detail could help identify the suspect and move this investigation forward.”
He also spoke about the impact the homicide has had on Wang's family, describing him as a hardworking businessman with no involvement in criminal activity.
“Mr. Wang was a husband,” said Nair. “He was a father. He owned a carpenting business and worked hard to support his family and build a future for them. He was not involved in gangs. He was not living a criminal lifestyle. He was simply going about his day when his life was taken from him.
“And to the person responsible for this murder, it has been nearly four years, but we have not stopped looking for you, and we will not stop. Every year, new witnesses come forward, new evidence is uncovered, and the walls continue to close in. If you're watching this, the right thing to do is hire a lawyer and turn yourself in. Your world just got a whole lot smaller. We will find you.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto Police Homicide Squad at 416-808-7400.
