Man arrested in Montreal in connection with gangland kidnappings at Toronto condo

By News Staff

Toronto police have arrested a man in Montreal in connection with a gangland shooting and kidnapping in April.

Lincoln Richards, 23, was arrested on Thursday. He’s facing a slew of serious charges including kidnapping for ransom, forcible confinement, robbery and several weapons offences.

Police allege Richards was involved in the kidnapping and beatings of two teen gang members, who were later forced to play Russian roulette.

The incident happened in the early-morning hours of April 19 at a condo at 300 Front St. W. at John Street.

As four members of the Young Buck Killers were about to exit the elevator to the 25th floor, Queen’s Drive Crips gang members were waiting for them.

Gunfire was exchanged as the elevator door opened. Watch the incident here and in the video below.

Two members of the Queen’s Drive Crips were then abducted and taken to a townhouse, tied to a chair, beaten, and forced to play Russian roulette.

As the beatings took place, police say the victims were moved among several locations and also forced to perform sex acts.

Ransom demands were made to the victims’ families. Ransom was paid and the teens were released on April 21.

Richards was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. The other warrant is for a 17-year-old boy whose name has been redacted.

On April 23, a man alleged to be involved in the kidnapping was arrested. Quinton Gardiner, 19, of Toronto, faces six charges.

On April 24, a loaded Walther PPK 9 mm firearm was found at a home near Shaughnessy Boulevard and Trailside Drive.

Akil Whyte, 23, of Toronto, faces eight gun charges. Deshawn Walters, 18, and a 16-year-old boy also face numerous gun charges.

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