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A Windsor man wanted for attempted murder and considered armed and dangerous has been named to Canada’s most wanted fugitives list.
John Managhan, 25, is listed as number 21 on the Bolo (Be On the LookOut) program’s list of top 25 most-wanted suspects.
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Managhan is accused of taking part in a targeted shooting in the 900 block of Pierre Avenue that occurred August 15, 2023.
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A 33-year-old person was taken to hospital with serious injuries but survived.
Managhan, a British Columbia native whose last known residence was in Windsor, has been on the run from police ever since.
“Since issuing a warrant for Managhan’s arrest, we have worked diligently with our law enforcement partners across Canada in an effort to locate him,” said Windsor police Insp. Andrew Randall.
“We believe that he is still in the country and we are committed to doing everything it takes to ensure he is apprehended.”
A second suspect, 26-year-old Kyle Small, was arrested in Michigan Nov. 25, following a co-ordinated effort by the Windsor Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police-led repeat offender parole enforcement squad and the U. S. Marshals Service.
Managhan is described as a white male, approximately five-foot-10-inches tall and 160 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached directly. If you see him, contact 911 immediately.
The Bolo organization revealed the fourth iteration of its 25 Most Wanted list Tuesday during a media conference in Toronto.
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The fugitive hunters also showed how serious they are about tracking down Canada’s most wanted by piling $1 million in reward money on a table.
“Today for the first time we are putting our reward money on the table, literally — $1 million in clean cash,” said Max Langlois, director of the Bolo program.
“This has never been done. It is unprecedented. This money does not cost you a dime. This is not police money. It is not funded by taxpayer dollars. The $1 million on the table before me is from Bolo.”
Bolo, funded by the Stephen Cretier Foundation, is a civilian-run charity that boosts police investigations through social media campaigns and other strategies.
Bolo has featured 58 fugitives in the last six years, with 21 located. Among them is Malique Calloo, who was arrested in Michigan and extradited back to Windsor last August to face a first-degree murder charge in the shooting of Daniel Squalls on Nov. 28, 2022.
“Bolo rewards are payable if information you provide leads to the arrest of a suspect. Period,” Langlois said.
“There are no other conditions. Potential convictions in court have nothing to do with our reward being paid out.”
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Langlois also announced a new initiative Tuesday called the Bolo Lineup at www.boloprogram.org.
It’s an online contest aimed at incentivizing Canadians to “be on the lookout” for fugitives.
Canadian residents aged 18 or older can participate by familiarizing themselves with the Top 25 Most Wanted list and identifying fugitives in a series of lineups.
There are 100 prizes available, including a $10,000 travel voucher, computers, gaming consoles, tablets, pre-paid credit cards and gift cards.
“Our message to the public is simple: please be on the lookout,” Langlois said. “Our message to these fugitives is also simple. Today is a good day to turn yourself in.
“You’ve evaded arrest so far, but you can’t look over your shoulder every minute of every day. And the loyalty of your friends and associates will be tested today,” he added.
“It will be tested tomorrow and it will be tested for the weeks and months to come. Do the right thing. Call a lawyer and make arrangements to turn yourself in.”
Anyone with information on Managhan’s whereabouts is also urged to contact the Windsor Police Service major crimes unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at catchcrooks.com.
— with files from Trevor Wilhelm
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