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Son charged in father's crossbow killing
By CHRIS DOUCETTE, QMI Agency
Man killed with crossbow at Toronto library
Zhou Fang, 24, of Ottawa, is charged with first-degree murder.
TORONTO — The man who has been arrested after another man was shot in the back with a crossbow is the victim's son, police say.
"They are father and son," Const. Tony Vella confirmed Friday.
The victim, Si Cheng, of Toronto, was inside a public library on Thursday when he was hit in the back by a bolt from a crossbow shortly after 4 p.m., Vella said.
It's alleged that Zhou Fang, 24, fired the fatal shot as library patrons watched in horror.
The Ottawa resident was taken was taken into custody soon after at a home. He is charged with first-degree murder.
The U-Haul truck he allegedly drove as he fled from the library was also found on the residential street.
Although police would not confirm anything about a murder weapon, it is believed a crossbow was also recovered.
Crossbows under 500 mm, which can be fired with one hand, are classified as prohibited weapons under Canada's criminal code.
But crossbows over 500 mm, which require two-hands to fire, are only restricted.
The legal crossbows are often used by hunters.
Court documents show the slain man had previously been convicted of domestic violence.
Cheng assaulted his wife of 16 years, Nora Fang, at their home on May 5, 2002, in the presence of their son and Nora’s 84-year-old mother, court documents stated.
A court synopsis of the incident indicated Cheng said, “I am the ruler of this house and everybody has to do what I say.”
He became involved in a physical fight with Nora and the worried mother-in-law intervened to end the conflict. Both Nora and her mom were treated for minor injuries at Scarborough Grace Hospital and released.
Cheng pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon and received one additional day in jail on top of time already served, plus three years probation.
The court also ordered Cheng undergo anger management counselling and he was prohibited from owning weapons for 10 years.
Cheng was involved in another domestic dispute in August 2009. He also pleaded guilty to assault in June 2000, receiving a suspended sentence and 12 months probation.
Cheng had other unrelated criminal convictions, including theft and fail to comply with probation.
His son appeared briefly in court Friday, looking solemn.
He had dark circles under his eyes and wore an orange jail jumpsuit as he stood in the prisoner's box. He bowed his head as Justice Lynette Stethem ordered him back to police custody until his next video appearance Dec. 8.
"You will be detained in custody until these matters are dealt with," Stethem said.
Stethem ordered a publication ban on this case.
