Machete attack at Scarborough bus stop leaves teen in serious condition

[cheapmeister]

A 17-year-old male is in critical condition following a brutal machete attack in Scarborough Wednesday morning, after he refused to let his attacker use his cellphone.

Police said the youth was waiting at a bus stop at McCowan Rd., north of Sheppard Ave. E. just before 4:40 a.m. when he was approached by a man who asked to use his phone.

Police said that after the 17-year-old refused, the man began to stab him with a machete.

As the boy ran, the man ran after him, continuing to slash at him from behind.

The boy attempted to flag down several cars on McCowan Rd. before a TTC bus stopped to assist him, as the stabbing continued.

As the bus driver called 911, the attacker ran away, then came back and continued the assault. The attacker then ran east with the boy’s phone, police said.

Police located the accused under a car nearby and arrested him.

The 17-year-old youth was brought to Sunnybrook Hospital with stab wounds on his chest, back, and arms.

“There were so many cuts the doctor didn’t even count how many there were,” police said.

The attack seemed “almost personal” in its brutality, police said, but noted there is currently no indication it was anything other than a robbery.

The youth remains in very serious condition at Sunnybrook Hospital, police said.

Gajan Pooniah, 19, of Markham is charged with attempted murder and robbery.


http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1228556--machete-attack-at-scarborough-bus-stop-leaves-teen-in-critical-condition

Wow! I guess someone attacking you with a machete at 4am would wake you up real fast! Seriously, this is sick, like who the hell carries a machete on them to attack someone? Like wtf?

[chinesedevil]

Just saw this too. For a damn cellphone only too, wtf.

[Mr.Sea]

Why is a teenager waiting at the bus stop at 4:40 am??????????

=

Schools out, kid went to a house party, had to get back home, has no wheels.

[Simaahoy]

Why is a teenager waiting at the bus stop at 4:40 am??????????

=

Might be working, out with friends, visiting family, partying. Are you seriously surprised?It's also Scarborough :lol:


I hope the poor kid recovers fully and quickly.

[matdwyer]

Lots of people need to get to work for 5:30 or 6am, especially factory / delivery jobs, could be that. 4:40 is a bit late to be out still, and a bit early to be going to work, but it could be.

[stealth]

Why is a teenager waiting at the bus stop at 4:40 am??????????

=

Maybe he was coming home after getting some stanky on his hang-low?

[wilsonlam97]

THROW THE BOOK AT THE STABBER!

I want the man in jail for life. What the hell was he thinking.

[LaserEnvy]

Gajan Pooniah, 19, of Markham is charged with attempted murder and robbery.

I'm not sure why but these types of people have an obsession over cell phones. Not only that, they like to use or steal cell phones that belong to other people. I've had, on several occasions in Scarborough, similar incidents where these types of guys guys would come up to me and say they need to make a call or they want to see my phone. Then they would try to grab my cell out of my hands. They didn't attack me with a machete but they seemed pretty pissed after I ruined their plan by not letting them take it.

[Jimboski]

This Is sad.

[Buggy166]

I'm not sure why but these types of people have an obsession over cell phones. Not only that, they like to use or steal cell phones that belong to other people. I've had, on several occasions in Scarborough, similar incidents where these types of guys guys would come up to me and say they need to make a call or they want to see my phone. Then they would try to grab my cell out of my hands. They didn't attack me with a machete but they seemed pretty pissed after I ruined their plan by not letting them take it.


if this were the states you could just give them the cell phone, and then pull a gun on them. :)

this is messed up. ive seen people get attacked for little to nothing so its not as surprising any more. people acting like animals should be treated as such.

[ShadowVlican]

Just another day in scarbage

[wilsonlam97]

I'm not sure why but these types of people have an obsession over cell phones. Not only that, they like to use or steal cell phones that belong to other people. I've had, on several occasions in Scarborough, similar incidents where these types of guys guys would come up to me and say they need to make a call or they want to see my phone. Then they would try to grab my cell out of my hands. They didn't attack me with a machete but they seemed pretty pissed after I ruined their plan by not letting them take it.

:facepalm: banbait

[wilsonlam97]

Just another day in scarbage

At times of the day I keep on considering a life in Richmond Hill or just living safely for that matter. Why is that not realistic with how Toronto is being managed now? Time to move to Australia?

I don't like councillor minnan-wong. He's greatly contributed to horrible decisions made in the city.

[LaserEnvy]

:facepalm: banbait

What do you mean? These are just my observations and I assure you, it has actually happened to me.

[wilsonlam97]

What do you mean? These are just my observations and I assure you, it has actually happened to me.

Sounded kinda racist. If you look at it a different way incl. quote.

[LaserEnvy]

Sounded kinda racist. If you look at it a different way incl. quote.

But these criminal thug low-lives are all over Scarborough. It's what we've been discussing on OT for the past two days. :confused:

[boywonder416]

probably looking to get some quick cash by selling the iphone if he were successful

[Jimboski]

probably looking to get some quick cash by selling the iphone if he were successful

Lol too bad he's going to jail..

[Matrixvibe]

Wow, next time someone ask to borrow my phone I'm going to throw it at them and run away as fast as possible

[BornRuff]

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1228556--machete-attack-at-scarborough-bus-stop-leaves-teen-in-critical-condition

Wow! I guess someone attacking you with a machete at 4am would wake you up real fast! Seriously, this is sick, like who the hell carries a machete on them to attack someone? Like wtf?

This has to be something personal, if not between the two guys, then with the stabber himself.

You don't do something like that for any typical robbery, and if the stabber was at all competent, the kid would be dead right now.

[TheRed]

That's why I use blackberries as my main phone. Nobody wants a blackberry :)

[wilsonlam97]

That's why I use blackberries as my main phone. Nobody wants a blackberry :)

That's true. And they are cheap to replace (comparatively)

[congeetime]

Well then, I take the night bus alot. This is gonna be in the back of my mind the next time I wait an hour for the next ttc bus to arrive. Like matrixvibe, i'm gonna throw my phone at the person if they ask me to use it lol

[steve-0101]

They should deport him. We don't need his kind (criminals) in Scarborough.


Gajan Pooniah, 19, of Markham is charged with attempted murder and robbery.

Deport him? To where? Markham?

[Piro21]

Lots of people need to get to work for 5:30 or 6am, especially factory / delivery jobs, could be that. 4:40 is a bit late to be out still, and a bit early to be going to work, but it could be.

I used to start at 4 AM regularly when I worked at Costco. A shift that early is a lot less rare than you'd think.

[amz155]

I'm not sure why but these types of people have an obsession over cell phones.


They should deport him. We don't need his kind (criminals) in Scarborough.


Back so he can hang out with his Tiger buddies

Ummmmmm....


Sounded kinda racist. If you look at it a different way incl. quote.

Sounds clearly racist.

[chinese zzz]

Just saw this too. For a damn cellphone only too, wtf.

It must be the Samsung Galaxy Nexus :-0
Since I own one of those .... now I need to change to a cheaper phone ...
These days people like to steal phones... :!:

[d182]

As the bus driver called 911, the attacker ran away, then came back and continued the assault.

The attacker ran away, then came back? wtf................?

[Piro21]

The attacker ran away, then came back? wtf................?

Realized what he'd done and tried to kill the victim, most likely.

[vero95]

Realized what he'd done and tried to kill the victim, most likely.

or came back to say he was sorry

[chinesedevil]

or came back to say he was sorry

Then proceed to hide under a car nearby lol.

[elmst200]

Why did a Markham man commit crime in Toronto, not his home town?

[zz000ter]

Ban Machetes!

This ain't Rwanda

[iEyeCaptain]

Why did a Markham man commit crime in Toronto, not his home town?

Toronto is more hipster.

[Piro21]

Ban Machetes!

This ain't Rwanda

Define 'machete'. I have a big chef's knife at home that someone could call a machete, and I'm sure a good deal of the camping gear sold at Canadian Tire would also qualify.

[168]

Ban them all. It's the only way to be safe. Nobody needs a knife larger or sharper than a butter knife. Better ban letter openers, too. For safety.

[longitude]

enough!!!!!!!!!!

[stealth]

Ummmmmm....



Sounds clearly racist.

i hate when people play the race card, but ya, these comments dont seem appropriate to me....all we know is his age and ethnicity, not country of citizenship or political affiliation.

Like Bornruff, I think theres more to this story, but unlike him, I think it has more to do with mental illness than a personal relationship between them.

its funny though that he would choose to use such a cumbersome and stereotypical weapon ;)
Almost like an asian attacking someone with Nun-chucks.
I dont think youd ever hear of a white guy attacking someone with a machete.

[kocoman]

Is there any way to know what phone he was carrying?

[amz155]

i hate when people play the race card, but ya, these comments dont seem appropriate to me....all we know is his age and ethnicity, not country of citizenship or political affiliation.

Like Bornruff, I think theres more to this story, but unlike him, I think it has more to do with mental illness than a personal relationship between them.

its funny though that he would choose to use such a cumbersome and stereotypical weapon ;)
Almost like an asian attacking someone with Nun-chucks.
I dont think youd ever hear of a white guy attacking someone with a machete.

+1

[Superboot]

More racism in this thread than the 'Breaking news: multiple shootings" thread :facepalm:

[mulambo187]

some punk wants my cell phone they gonna have to kill me

[boonjaca]

some punk wants my cell phone they gonna have to kill me

With the way kids act these days, I wouldn't put it past them.

[Supercooled]

Sounded kinda racist. If you look at it a different way incl. quote.

Only when you want to see it as racism. Seriously, just take it for what it's worth. http://www.picturesof.net/_images_300/Black_Boy_Poking_a_Stick_At_a_Wasp_Nest_Royalty_Fr ee_Clipart_Picture_100227-002618-880042.jpg

[vero95]

its funny though that he would choose to use such a cumbersome and stereotypical weapon ;)
Almost like an asian attacking someone with Nun-chucks.
I dont think youd ever hear of a white guy attacking someone with a machete.

in Canada, we embrace people from different cultures. in some cultures, a machete is common tool
what's unusual for you is not unusual for some immigrants

[Tijuana]

in Canada, we embrace people from different cultures. in some cultures, a machete is common tool
what's unusual for you is not unusual for some immigrants

In Canada, we don't embrace carrying around a machete in Scarborough or rather, ANY city...

[vero95]

In Canada, we don't embrace carrying around a machete in Scarborough or rather, ANY city...

and we do not embrace using guns but using guns would not surprise you

[divx]

an eye for an eye would be just punishment unless the offender got some otherworldly excuses.

[bullionaire]

His choice of weapon reflects our cultural diversity. Kudos to him.

[Purgatory]

How terrible. I thought of what else I could write here but there really is nothing else to say other than the fact that it is terrible.

[ji2o0k]

enough!!!!!!!!!!yeah people.....cut it out already.....

[whampoa]

Wow, some serious wacko out there.

Glad I live in my own detached home with 24 hours centrally monitor security with camera.

Drive to work in a 4x4 and work in a bunker with no windows and 24 hours security guard.

[StopTheCharade]

I thought things were improving in scarborough all these years. I live in malvern and ever since fantino and his boys raided an entire neighborhood overnight (i think 80 people arrested) things seemed better. This kid is a real scum bag. I bet he's tamil. These tamil guys are saints in elementary but once they get to high school they play pretend gangsta and there attitude totally changes for the worse. I hate to generalize but I've seen this happen to all my tamil friends.

[Simaahoy]

I thought things were improving in scarborough all these years. I live in malvern and ever since fantino and his boys raided an entire neighborhood overnight (i think 80 people arrested) things seemed better. This kid is a real scum bag. I bet he's tamil. These tamil guys are saints in elementary but once they get to high school they play pretend gangsta and there attitude totally changes for the worse. I hate to generalize but I've seen this happen to all my tamil friends.

The guy migrated over to Scarborough from Makham, this could have happened anywhere...........

[kingofwale]

I will apologize in advance, Just focus on the sword/machete/weapon. I tried to look for similar style sword's individual picture, but I can't seem to find it without knowing its name.

is this considered a machete??

Sorry, I'm no weapon-expert. but those looks pretty deadly.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hyP2jVXbcKY/StVEbux6ijI/AAAAAAAAArw/GtfoBSinkv8/s400/kirpan+dagger+and+child.JPG

it would explain numerous attacks and no grave injury or the fact the person was able to carry a weapon around without others calling 911

[Xiaohaibao]

Maybe if you can't even afford a car you shouldn't waste your money on an expensive phone? I own a late model luxury car outright, have a lot of money in the bank, but I use a $150 no-contract phone.

[stealth]

I will apologize in advance, Just focus on the sword/machete/weapon. I tried to look for similar style sword's individual picture, but I can't seem to find it without knowing its name.

is this considered a machete??

Sorry, I'm no weapon-expert. but those looks pretty deadly.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hyP2jVXbcKY/StVEbux6ijI/AAAAAAAAArw/GtfoBSinkv8/s400/kirpan+dagger+and+child.JPG

it would explain numerous attacks and no grave injury or the fact the person was able to carry a weapon around without others calling 911

No mang...that is not a machete...this is:
http://images.wikia.com/metalgear/images/c/ce/Machete.jpg

It's primarily a tool for working through jungles, farms, etc

[stealth]

Maybe if you can't even afford a car you shouldn't waste your money on an expensive phone? I own a late model luxury car outright, have a lot of money in the bank, but I use a $150 no-contract phone.

Yes clearly the victim brought this upon himself,a nd had it coming for showboating.

[wilsonlam97]

I thought things were improving in scarborough all these years. I live in malvern and ever since fantino and his boys raided an entire neighborhood overnight (i think 80 people arrested) things seemed better. This kid is a real scum bag. I bet he's tamil. These tamil guys are saints in elementary but once they get to high school they play pretend gangsta and there attitude totally changes for the worse. I hate to generalize but I've seen this happen to all my tamil friends.

+a bajillion.

This is indeed the case for 95% of them. I'm sorry but that's how malvern operates. Every one of them has jacked stuff from dollarama at least once. None of them don't know how to keep their sanity.

[wilsonlam97]

Maybe if you can't even afford a car you shouldn't waste your money on an expensive phone? I own a late model luxury car outright, have a lot of money in the bank, but I use a $150 no-contract phone.

I'm just wondering.... but are you Yao?

[wilsonlam97]

It must be the Samsung Galaxy Nexus :-0
Since I own one of those .... now I need to change to a cheaper phone ...
These days people like to steal phones... :!:

OH NO! But these things are like $350..... is it really that hard to save up and buy one vs. killing a guy for one?

I love carrying my phone for it's many utility purposes (like going on RFD) or checking if its going to rain burgers but I hate to know that people will hurt me for this thing. What the heck.

[Jimboski]

OH NO! But these things are like $350..... is it really that hard to save up and buy one vs. killing a guy for one?

I love carrying my phone for it's many utility purposes (like going on RFD) or checking if its going to rain burgers but I hate to know that people will hurt me for this thing. What the heck.

There are a lot of incidents regarding a mere cellphone.. You never know these days man..

[wilsonlam97]

There are a lot of incidents regarding a mere cellphone.. You never know these days man..

I need a case that disguises my phone into something undesirable. Like a blackberry.

Any ideas where I can get this?

[Jimboski]

I need a case that disguises my phone into something undesirable. Like a blackberry.

Any ideas where I can get this?

Nope!

[LaserEnvy]

I'm just wondering.... but are you Yao?

Someone said he's Hitman21

[BornRuff]

i hate when people play the race card, but ya, these comments dont seem appropriate to me....all we know is his age and ethnicity, not country of citizenship or political affiliation.

Like Bornruff, I think theres more to this story, but unlike him, I think it has more to do with mental illness than a personal relationship between them.

its funny though that he would choose to use such a cumbersome and stereotypical weapon ;)
Almost like an asian attacking someone with Nun-chucks.
I dont think youd ever hear of a white guy attacking someone with a machete.

That is more or less what I said. Either personal between them or personal within the guy who attacked him(mental illness, personal issues, whatever else). It clearly isn't the typical mugging.

[wilsonlam97]

Someone said he's Hitman21

Idk high net worth bloating for a joke? ;)

I don't think it's hitman.

[congeetime]

I'm trying to figure out how the police found the guy under a car. Must of used some thermo tracking technology or something

[stealth]

I'm trying to figure out how the police found the guy under a car. Must of used some thermo tracking technology or something

Dogs? Flashlights? The technology avail to cops in this city rivals what you'd see on CSI:razz:

[BornRuff]

Dogs? Flashlights? The technology avail to cops in this city rivals what you'd see on CSI:razz:

Nothing about this really makes you think that this guy is any sort of criminal mastermind. I would not be surprised if they just saw him because he wasn't very well hidden.

[Piro21]

Maybe if you can't even afford a car you shouldn't waste your money on an expensive phone? I own a late model luxury car outright, have a lot of money in the bank, but I use a $150 no-contract phone.

How does it feel to be bad with money? Just think of how many shares you could have bought if you hadn't tied up thousands upon thousands of dollars in a massively depreciating asset. Sitting in a bank is just about the worst place for a lot of money, too.

[LaserEnvy]

How does it feel to be bad with money? Just think of how many shares you could have bought if you hadn't tied up thousands upon thousands of dollars in a massively depreciating asset. Sitting in a bank is just about the worst place for a lot of money, too.

Where should the money be instead of the bank? (I don't know anything about investing)

[Piro21]

Where should the money be instead of the bank? (I don't know anything about investing)

Pretty much anywhere else. Banks pay incredibly pitiful amounts to use your money, and may actually charge you for it. Mutual funds, bonds, stocks, etc. Pretty much anything other than a bank account will give you a greater ROI.

[Xiaohaibao]

Yes clearly the victim brought this upon himself,a nd had it coming for showboating.
:facepalm: I would love to live in your fairy tale world with rainbows and unicorns where people can flash around phones and jewelery and pizza and not get robbed, but sorry to tell you that's not the world we live in.

Phones are an item that is easily lost or stolen or damaged, therefore it's stupid to carry around a phone that is more expensive than what you can easily afford to lose. If you are a millionaire then losing a $700 galaxy 3 means nothing to you, so go ahead and carry around your S3. If you're an above average but not millionaire like me, than up to about $200 is what you can tolerate to lose without feeling too bad. But if your some broke kid who makes $800/month at his part time job, then you should be carrying the $49 7-11 flip-phone, nothing more.

[Xiaohaibao]

How does it feel to be bad with money? Just think of how many shares you could have bought if you hadn't tied up thousands upon thousands of dollars in a massively depreciating asset. Sitting in a bank is just about the worst place for a lot of money, too.
I see it's peanut butter JELLY time.

[BornRuff]

:facepalm: I would love to live in your fairy tale world with rainbows and unicorns where people can flash around phones and jewelery and pizza and not get robbed, but sorry to tell you that's not the world we live in.

Phones are an item that is easily lost or stolen or damaged, therefore it's stupid to carry around a phone that is more expensive than what you can easily afford to lose. If you are a millionaire then losing a $700 galaxy 3 means nothing to you, so go ahead and carry around your S3. If you're an above average but not millionaire like me, than up to about $200 is what you can tolerate to lose without feeling too bad. But if your some broke kid who makes $800/month at his part time job, then you should be carrying the $49 7-11 flip-phone, nothing more.

Pizza?

[Piro21]

I see it's peanut butter JELLY time.

Of what? Claims of internet wealth? Everyone's rich on the internet, dude. If you didn't know, I'm actually Lebron James. I just post here from my diamond-studded laptop because I like Canadian culture.

[LaserEnvy]

Pizza?

lmao

[LostInTruth]

People are messed up. I work hard for my things, so stories like this just infuriates me.

[wilsonlam97]

How does it feel to be bad with money? Just think of how many shares you could have bought if you hadn't tied up thousands upon thousands of dollars in a massively depreciating asset. Sitting in a bank is just about the worst place for a lot of money, too.

Hey at least he could get HSBC Premier service with 100k intact.

[wilsonlam97]

:facepalm: I would love to live in your fairy tale world with rainbows and unicorns where people can flash around phones and jewelery and pizza and not get robbed, but sorry to tell you that's not the world we live in.

Phones are an item that is easily lost or stolen or damaged, therefore it's stupid to carry around a phone that is more expensive than what you can easily afford to lose. If you are a millionaire then losing a $700 galaxy 3 means nothing to you, so go ahead and carry around your S3. If you're an above average but not millionaire like me, than up to about $200 is what you can tolerate to lose without feeling too bad. But if your some broke kid who makes $800/month at his part time job, then you should be carrying the $49 7-11 flip-phone, nothing more.

if you had a $49 flip-phone, nobody would want to jack you

[vero95]

if you had a $49 flip-phone, nobody would want to jack you

do not forget people should also drive corroras and not bmws and mercedeses and live in basement appartments instead of mansions

[cho it up]

from what i've heard from the grapevine, the guy attacked the dude because he had nude pics of his sister on his phone. when they arrested him he was crying and a mess.

from the grapevine though, no idea if it's true or not, but it makes a bit more sense why he would go back to get the phone and then just hide right there and not fully run away. still messed up beyond belief.

[iEyeCaptain]

Remember the Asian dude who killed that other Asian dude in the library with a crossbow?

Interesting weapon of choice is interesting.

[ji2o0k]

from what i've heard from the grapevine, the guy attacked the dude because he had nude pics of his sister on his phone. when they arrested him he was crying and a mess.

from the grapevine though, no idea if it's true or not, but it makes a bit more sense why he would go back to get the phone and then just hide right there and not fully run away. still messed up beyond belief.lol wait......so the attacker borrowed the phone and was perusing the guy's photos and stumbled across naked pics of his sis? Then he withdrew his machete that he carries around with him all the time and proceeded to hack and slash him?

Or he knew beforehand that this guy had pics of his sis naked and wanted revenge?

I am going to guess the latter but the former is hilarious scenario.....should be made into a movie or something...

[ji2o0k]

Remember the Asian dude who killed that other Asian dude in the library with a crossbow?

Interesting weapon of choice is interesting.didn't the Asian dude kill the other Asian dude who was his faja? I think the dood in the library was his faja and he killed him because he was physically abusing his maja....

[iEyeCaptain]

didn't the Asian dude kill the other Asian dude who was his faja? I think the dood in the library was his faja and he killed him because he was physically abusing his maja....

orly? thx4info. forgot bout case.

[kamilio]

The first thought that popped into my mind is....It must have been an Iphone.

It should be in their next commercial; "The only phone worth stabbing a complete stranger for". Or, "Iphone, it is stabulous".

[Jimboski]

The first thought that popped into my mind is....It must have been an Iphone.

It should be in their next commercial; "The only phone worth stabbing a complete stranger for". Or, "Iphone, it is stabulous".

iStab!

[Abel4Life]

But these criminal thug low-lives are all over Scarborough. It's what we've been discussing on OT for the past two days. :confused:

Some idiots here that defend Scarborough to death will argue that 'Walking around at 4 am in the morning on the streets of Scarborough is safe' and will say this is an isolated case. Wrong.

[kingofwale]

Some idiots here that defend Scarborough to death will argue that 'Walking around at 4 am in the morning on the streets of Scarborough is safe' and will say this is an isolated case. Wrong.

let me try.

3 shootings in North York vs 1 in Scarborough.

Machete attacker from Markham...

sure it makes Scarborough looks bad when any other attack/shooting/crimes don't get lumped in with an area as big as Scarborough.

[Abel4Life]

let me try.

3 shootings in North York vs 1 in Scarborough.

Machete attacker from Markham...

sure it makes Scarborough looks bad when any other attack/shooting/crimes don't get lumped in with an area as big as Scarborough.

I understand the comparison but I'm referring to those 'Muggings' or being 'Jumped/Robbed'. Most of these do not make the mainstream media.

[AznVengence]

Who stabs with a machete... Wtf.

[wilsonlam97]

I somehow think my friend has a connection through his friend to the victim and the stabber.

I was with my friend today and I elaborated on the updated story about how the story on the news says that the victim may of had nude pictures of the stabber's sister. Then he got the phone and started speaking to somebody about how the truth is being bent around now and the news outlets are getting it wrong and then speaking some Tamil (which I obviously don't understand lol). Something fishy that he doesn't feel comfortable telling me...

Edit: I just realised I got this info from RFD. :facepalm

[GunnyHighway]

Racist? No Canadian would use a machete to attack someone. A hockey stick I would beleive.

[501]

only 17 :( was that guy drunk!?