Murder victim who was Satan’s Choice motorcycle club member remembered for ‘fierce loyalty’
Toronto Sun May 18, 2026 A-I Summary
Pasquale “Squals” Casciato, a 49-year-old member of the newly revived Satan’s Choice Motorcycle Club, was identified as one of two men shot to death in Vaughan, Ontario. Family and club members have publicly remembered him for his “fierce loyalty” following the tragedy. [1, 2]
The Incident
• The Shooting: On May 13, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Casciato and 34-year-old Christian Belsito were targeted in a driveway outside Casciato’s mother’s home. Over two dozen bullets were fired in the attack.
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• The Suspects: York Regional Police reported that three suspects fled the scene in a blue SUV. A vehicle matching that description was found on fire roughly 15 minutes away shortly after the shooting.
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• Biker Context: While Casciato was a former member of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and a current member of Satan’s Choice, the club’s president stated online that the tragic loss “wasn’t biker related”.
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• Legal Background: At the time of his death, Casciato was under a court-ordered weapons ban stemming from a previous dispute involving charges of assault and uttering death threats. [1, 2]
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Tributes and Tributes of Loyalty
Following his death, Casciato’s family and club leadership released statements honoring his life:
• Club Remembrance: Harley Davidson Guindon, president of the Satan’s Choice Motorcycle Club, praised Casciato’s unwavering allegiance to their brotherhood, describing him as family and noting that he “lived a life of authenticity, fierce loyalty, and had a presence that will never be forgotten”.
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• Family Memorial: His official funeral announcement echoed these sentiments, highlighting his spirited personality, generous heart, and deep devotion to his close friends and family.
• Passions: Loved ones noted that Casciato got his motorcycle license before his driver’s license, loved working on his bike, was a passionate soccer goalie, and closely followed the Montreal Canadiens. [, 2, 3]
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Satan’s Choice leadership organized a mass memorial ride to celebrate his life, opening the invitation to members of both Satan’s Choice and the Hells Angels. [, 2]
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