On October 15, 2025, Bryan Fuentes Gramajo, a 24-year-old resident of Longueuil, Quebec, was named Canada’s most-wanted fugitive by the Bolo Program. He was wanted in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto.
The Incident
The shooting resulted in the death of 28-year-old Kashif Jamal Bentley-Jean, marking him as Toronto’s 21st homicide victim of 2025. The incident raised significant concerns about public safety, particularly given the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Fuentes Gramajo was arrested by Montreal police at 2:40 a.m. in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough. He was apprehended by a SWAT team due to being considered dangerous. Police officials emphasized the seriousness of his threat to public safety, with Joe Matthews stating, “You don’t make it to number one for stealing a car. You’re at the top of this list because we believe you pose a serious threat to any person in any place where you may be. Bryan Fuentes Gramajo fits that bill.”
Charges and Legal Proceedings
He is now facing charges of first-degree murder in connection with Bentley-Jean’s death. The legal proceedings are expected to unfold in the coming weeks as authorities continue to investigate the case.
Related Suspects
Another suspect, 20-year-old Bradley Lucate-Nicolas, was arrested in August 2025 in connection with the same incident. Meanwhile, a third suspect, 28-year-old Jimmy Prudent, remains outstanding and is also wanted for first-degree murder.
Current Status
As of now, Bryan Fuentes Gramajo is in custody, and the investigation into the shooting continues. The arrest has brought some relief to the community, which has been on edge due to the violent crime associated with gang activity in the area.
Implications
This sequence of events highlights the ongoing issues of gang violence and public safety in urban areas like Toronto and Montreal. The involvement of multiple suspects and the nature of the crime underline the challenges law enforcement faces in tackling such incidents.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding further developments in the case as authorities work to gather more information.
