Alek Minassian

Accused killer and incel sympathizer

Toronto, Canada

About Alek

Alek Minassian is a Canadian accused of killing 10 people and injuring 16 others in a van attack in Toronto in 2018. He has been linked to the incel ideology and has been the subject of much media attention. Minassian's motivations for the attack are still unclear, but he has been described as a loner with a history of online activity. He is currently awaiting trial.