Crime Beat A Random Encounter
Feb 10, 2026
Aaron Aikison, a Senior Toronto Police homicide detective who led the on-scene investigation, recounts the rapid arrest and strange details of a murder that morphed into a terrorism probe. He describes the suspect surrendering with a suspicious package, forensic links to propaganda notes, and how online radicalization and legal terrorism charges shaped the case. The conversation focuses on investigative procedures and community impact.
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Random Fatal Attack On A Senior
- Annie Hang-Kam Chu was found bludgeoned on a Scarborough sidewalk after leaving work and a coffee shop group.
- Detectives described massive head trauma and her belongings still nearby, showing it was not a robbery.
Suspect Turned Himself In With A Hoax Device
- Saad Akhtar walked into 42 Division with blood on him and a bag containing a hoax bomb.
- Bomb disposal x-rays showed household items and confirmed it was a hoax device with no explosives.
A Note Changed The Case To Terrorism
- Akhtar left a Ziploc note at the scene saying "Islamic State, Baqiyah," linking the attack to ISIS rhetoric.
- That single note shifted the case from homicide to a terrorism investigation under federal law.