Toronto police say an investigation into the 2022 murder of Ding Ping Wang, a 31‑year‑old Toronto man who was shot and killed in a Scarborough plaza nearly four years ago, has resulted in authorities gaining valuable information on the suspect.
Det. Sgt. Sajeev Nair of the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit told reporters on Friday that the male suspect is believed to go by “Jay” and, based on newly obtained security footage, might have been responsible in a separate shooting and attempted murder investigation that occurred in the same Scarborough parking lot where Wang was fatally shot in 2023.
“On March 10, 2023, an individual was getting into their white Toyota van when a suspect emerges out of a black-coloured SUV and shoots at him multiple times. We believe that the male you see in this video is the suspect in the murder of Ding Ping Wang,” said Nair.
Wang was killed in the Midland Avenue and Passmore Avenue area after an unknown suspect approached his vehicle in a plaza parking lot and shot him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
“To Jay: If you’re watching, we know more about you today than we did two weeks ago,” Nair said. “I told you last time that your world is going to get smaller. Today, it’s going to get even smaller.”
The case remained without a suspect description until late July, when investigators released new security footage and an artist’s rendering of the man believed to be responsible. The footage showed the suspect walking through the area on Nov. 11, 2022, following what detectives believe was the same route used on the night of the killing.
The suspect is known to be left-handed and is said to walk with a noticeable gait.
Authorities previously emphasized Wang’s role as a husband, father, and small‑business owner, urging anyone who recognizes the suspect to come forward.
“Because of the valuable media coverage, we were able to get a lot of information from members of the public,” said Nair. “We are looking forward to moving ahead with this case.”
