Man killed in stabbing in Toronto’s East End: police

TORONTO – One person is dead in a stabbing Saturday night on the city’s east side, according to Toronto police.

Police said they responded to a report of a stabbing near Brimley Road and McNicoll Avenue in Scarborough around 6:45 p.m

They say emergency responders found a man with serious injuries and attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

service inspector Jeff Bassingthwaite says police do not believe there is a threat to public safety.

Police have not provided a description of the suspect and have not released any further details about the victim’s identity.

Police are asking anyone with information or camera footage to contact investigators.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 29, 2024.

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