Whitehawk gets life sentence for 1st-degree murder in Regina drive-by shooting
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Dillon Whitehawk has been found guilty of first degree murder in killing of Keenan Toto, but not guilty in killing of Jordan Denton.
Dillon Whitehawk has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years after being found guilty of first-degree murder in a 2019 drive-by shooting in Regina.
A jury found Whitehawk not guilty in the killing of Jordan Denton, but guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of Keenan Toto, delivering a split verdict in a case tied to two shootings in the city’s North Central neighbourhood.
Following the verdict, the court imposed the mandatory sentence under Canadian law. The judge noted there was little discretion, calling the case a tragic situation for all involved.
Crown prosecutor Adam Brecker said there were “mixed emotions” following the decision, noting the prosecution believed it had presented a strong case on both counts.
“We felt that we called a very cogent case in relation to two murders… we’re certainly very disappointed that he was not convicted of both counts, but we do respect the verdict of the jury,” said Brecker.
Brecker also pointed to the challenges of retrying the case years after the incidents, including issues with witness memory and prior testimony.
During the trial, the Crown argued the shootings were linked to gang activity, suggesting Whitehawk was attempting to rise in rank within a Regina street gang. Court heard he allegedly disguised himself by wearing red associated with a rival gang and took steps to avoid being identified after the shooting.
In sentencing submissions, the Crown described the killing as “egregious and horrific,” arguing the victim was shot while going about his day and that the murder was planned and deliberate.
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