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Two teenagers face charges for allegedly shooting unsuspecting victims with a toy gun in Toronto’s west end – an incident that may be tied to an online trend known as the “Orbeez Challenge.”
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Toronto Police say officers responded to an assault call near St. Clair Ave. W. and Caledonia Rd., west of Dufferin St., on Monday.
“It is alleged that two youths were operating an electric bike in the area,” Const. Laura Brabant said in a statement. “One youth drove the bike while the other used a gel blaster gun to shoot unsuspecting persons in the area.”
Two suspects were subsequently identified and taken into custody.
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A 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, whose genders were not released, are each charged with assault with a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace.
“This incident may be related to an online trend called the ‘Orbeez Challenge’ whereby suspects shoot at others, drive-by style, using gel blasters,” Brabant said. “This activity endangers public safety and elicits a serious police response.
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