-UPDATE #5- CALEDON OPP INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE IN BOLTON

Canada-wide Warrant Issued, Another Arrest Made

(CALEDON, ON) - Another person has been arrested and a Canada-wide warrant has been issued for an individual in connection with the murder of Giovanni COSTA and two attempted murders of another individual in 2020 and 2021.

On Thursday, November 12, 2020, at approximately 6:30 pm, York Regional Police responded to a shooting on Steeles Avenue West in Vaughan. One victim was transported to hospital.

On Monday, January 18, 2021, at approximately 12:30 pm, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a shooting on Harvest Moon Drive, Bolton. Two people sustained gunshot wounds inside the home, one of whom was the victim from the Vaughan incident. The second victim, 65-year-old Giovanni COSTA of Bolton, was found deceased at the scene.

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Elias AKHI, age 32 of London, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

• First degree murder, section 235(1)
• Attempt murder, section 239(1)(a)
• Conspiracy to commit murder, section 465(1)(a)

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

With the current arrest, four individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with this investigation.

In addition to the province-wide warrant, a Canada-wide warrant was issued on Friday, November 21, 2025, for Waheed BARAKZIYE, 48 years old of London. He has been charged with the following CC offences:

• First degree murder, section 235(1)
• Attempt murder, section 239(1)(a) - two counts
• Conspiracy to commit murder, section 465(1)(a)

The accused is known to frequent London and the Greater Toronto Area. Members of the public are urged not to approach this individual. If seen, please contact police immediately. A photo of the wanted individual is attached to this release.

The investigation remains ongoing by the Caledon OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

The Government of the Province of Ontario is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Giovanni COSTA.