Judge rules Samatar Mohiadin responsible for fatal Toronto mass shooting — 25 years before parole eligibility
Toronto — In a major courtroom decision, 28-year-old Samatar Mohiadin, known in the streets and music circles as Century (GGG), has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal mass shooting outside Ertale Lounge on March 12, 2022.
The verdict, delivered this week, follows months of testimony, video evidence, and witness accounts. The judge ruled that Mohiadin was the shooter captured on surveillance footage from the chaotic night that left one man dead and several others injured.
Under Canadian law, a first-degree murder conviction carries an automatic life sentence with no parole eligibility for 25 years — meaning Mohiadin will not be eligible for release until at least 2050.
The shooting outside the Ertale Lounge in Toronto’s entertainment district sent shockwaves through the city’s nightlife and music scene, particularly among those connected to the GGG collective and rapper Top5, who has long been associated with the same community.
The case highlights the ongoing tensions between Toronto’s street culture, music scene, and the justice system — a tragic intersection of talent, reputation, and violence that continues to shape the city’s underground narrative.
⚖️ Case Summary
- Defendant: Samatar Mohiadin (aka Century / GGG)
- Conviction: First-degree murder
- Incident: Fatal shooting outside Ertale Lounge, March 12, 2022
- Sentence: Life in prison, no parole for 25 years
- Judge’s finding: Mohiadin was identified as the shooter on surveillance video
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