Teen arrested during West Queen West gun battle wanted in deadly home invasion: police [Video]

A teenage boy arrested along with more than 20 others following a gun battle in Toronto’s West Queen West neighbourhood on Monday night was wanted in connection with a deadly home invasion in Etobicoke back in April, Toronto police say.

During a news conference on Thursday morning, police confirmed that the 16-year-old has now been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Matthew Bergart.

Police previously said Bergart, 30, was shot multiple times after three suspects forced their way into a townhouse near Lake Shore Boulevard West and Long Branch Avenue in the early morning hours of April 25.

The suspects made a demand for valuables and the victim was shot after a struggle ensued, police said. He was rushed to hospital but later died of his injuries.

The 16-year-old suspect was under a firearms prohibition at the time of his arrest, police said. He cannot be identified as …