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CBC
8 hours ago
- CBC
'I was shaking': Family of killed teen learned of stabbing through social media
One week after 14-year-old Abdoul Aziz Sarr was fatally stabbed near Woodbine Park, his family spoke to CBC's Mercedes Gaztambide about their loss as they try to make sense of the teen's murder.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
'We're having nightmares:' Family of teen boy fatally stabbed in Toronto's east end speaks out
The family of a 14-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed in the city's east end last weekend said he was a "good boy" who had big dreams for his future. Abdoul Aziz Sarr, of Toronto, was stabbed near a McDonald's in the area of Eastern and Woodward avenues just after 10 p.m. on July 5. He died in hospital, Toronto police said. His father said he found out Abdoul had been stabbed after seeing a video on social media that showed the boy injured at the fast food restaurant. "I was shaking, my body was shaking," said Samane Sarr. He and his family made their way to the hospital, where a doctor told them that his son had passed away. "Doctor was crying like a baby. I've never seen a doctor crying like that," said Sarr. "I know he did his best." Sarr said Abdoul was a nice, friendly, funny boy who was always laughing and liked being around family. He said his son wanted to become a construction worker to build a house for his mother. Muhamed Sarr, Abdoul's older brother, said he's struggling to process that his brother is gone. "I really miss him," he said. "We did everything together, we slept in the same room, we slept in the same bed sometimes." Taha Butt, Abdoul's friend, said he liked playing basketball and was excited to go to high school and "progress in life." He said that when he heard Abdoul had been stabbed, it didn't even cross his mind that the boy could die. Hours later, when he found out his friend didn't make it, he said he was speechless. "I had never lost someone who was that close to me, in such a tragic way, before. When I found out, I couldn't even speak," said Butt. Police said two 16-year-old boys have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Abdoul's death. Sarr said he is not angry at the people responsible. "Maybe they did a mistake. Maybe their intention was not to kill Abdoul," he said. The incident happened just across the street from the African music festival, AfroFest. Sarr said that Abdoul went to the festival with some cousins, but they got separated, and the rest of the group couldn't find him. His cousin, Alassane Sambe, was with him at the festival and said he felt guilty when he found out what happened. "I was feeling guilty because I was the one with him, we were together, and his parents had always trusted me," said Sambe. Abdoul's aunt said she could never have imagined that an incident like that would have ever happened to her nephew. She said his death has been really hard for her family. "We can't sleep anymore, we're having nightmares," said Maimouna Sambe.
CBC
a day ago
- CBC
'We're having nightmares:' Family of teen boy fatally stabbed in Toronto's east end speaks out
Social Sharing The family of a 14-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed in the city's east end last weekend said he was a "good boy" who had big dreams for his future. Abdoul Aziz Sarr, of Toronto, was stabbed near a McDonald's in the area of Eastern and Woodward avenues just after 10 p.m. on July 5. He died in hospital, Toronto police said. His father said he found out Abdoul had been stabbed after seeing a video on social media that showed the boy injured at the fast food restaurant. "I was shaking, my body was shaking," said Samane Sarr. He and his family made their way to the hospital, where a doctor told them that his son had passed away. "Doctor was crying like a baby. I've never seen a doctor crying like that," said Sarr. "I know he did his best." Sarr said Abdoul was a nice, friendly, funny boy who was always laughing and liked being around family. He said his son wanted to become a construction worker to build a house for his mother. Muhamed Sarr, Abdoul's older brother, said he's struggling to process that his brother is gone. "I really miss him," he said. "We did everything together, we slept in the same room, we slept in the same bed sometimes." Taha Butt, Abdoul's friend, said he liked playing basketball and was excited to go to high school and "progress in life." He said that when he heard Abdoul had been stabbed, it didn't even cross his mind that the boy could die. Hours later, when he found out his friend didn't make it, he said he was speechless. "I had never lost someone who was that close to me, in such a tragic way, before. When I found out, I couldn't even speak," said Butt. Two teenagers charged Police said two 16-year-old boys have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Abdoul's death. Sarr said he is not angry at the people responsible. "Maybe they did a mistake. Maybe their intention was not to kill Abdoul," he said. The incident happened just across the street from the African music festival, AfroFest. Sarr said that Abdoul went to the festival with some cousins, but they got separated, and the rest of the group couldn't find him. His cousin, Alassane Sambe, was with him at the festival and said he felt guilty when he found out what happened. "I was feeling guilty because I was the one with him, we were together, and his parents had always trusted me," said Sambe. Abdoul's aunt said she could never have imagined that an incident like that would have ever happened to her nephew. She said his death has been really hard for her family.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Second teen charged with first-degree murder in Toronto Beaches stabbing
Two 16-year-old boys have now been charged with first-degree murder after turning themselves in following last weekend's fatal incident. Toronto police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of 14-year-old this month in Toronto's Beaches area. The incident happened on July 5 near Eastern and Woodward avenues, west of Coxwell Avenue shortly after 10 p.m. Police previously said that paramedics were flagged down for reports of a person who had been stabbed inside a fast-food restaurant. stabbing scene Toronto police investigating fatal stabbing near Toronto's Woodbine Park on Sunday June 6, 2025 (CP24 photo). The victim has since been identified as 14-year-old Abdoul Aziz Sarr. He was Toronto's 19th homicide victim of the year, police said. On Friday, police say a 16-year-old boy from Toronto turned himself in and has been charged with first-degree murder. He is scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Saturday, July 12. The latest arrest follows the first suspect — another 16-year-old also from Toronto who surrendered to police earlier in the week and was similarly charged with first-degree murder. Authorities did not release the names of either suspect due to guidelines under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Police had initially appealed to 'hundreds' of potential witnesses in the area that night, urging anyone with cellphone footage or information to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with further information is asked to come forward and contact police at 416-808-7400 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers. READ MORE:
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Another boy, 16, charged in 14-year-old's murder in the Beaches
Abdoul Aziz Sarr was stabbed to death at a McDonald's restaurant last weekend Toronto Police forensics officers investigate and dust for fingerprints as they probe the stabbing death of a male teen who was found at a McDonald's restaurant at Eastern Ave., just west of Coxwell Ave., in Toronto on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Photo by Jack Boland / Toronto Sun A second 16-year-old boy has now been charged in last weekend's deadly stabbing of a 14-year-old boy at a McDonald's in the Beaches. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto Police say officers responded to the stabbing in the area of Eastern and Woodward Aves. – west of Coxwell Ave. – shortly after 10 p.m. on July 5. 'Paramedics were flagged down for reports of a stabbing near a fast-food restaurant,' Homicide Det.-Sgt. Alan Bartlett reiterated in a statement released Saturday. A boy was found suffering from injuries and he was rushed to hospital where he died. Abdoul Aziz Sarr, 14, of Toronto, was stabbed to death at a McDonald's in the Beaches on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Photo by Handout / Toronto Police Abdoul Aziz Sarr, 14, of Toronto, was later identified as the city's 19th murder victim of the year. Area residents recalled to reporters at the scene that there were 'massive crowds' at the McDonald's on that Saturday night. A 16-year-old Toronto boy turned himself in to police last Monday and was charged with first-degree murder. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Toronto Police forensics officers investigate and dust for fingerprints as they probe the stabbing death of a male teen who was found at a McDonald's restaurant at Eastern Ave., just west of Coxwell Ave., in Toronto on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Photo by Jack Boland / Toronto Sun And Bartlett said a second 16-year-old Toronto boy surrendered to police on Friday. The teen now also faces a first-degree murder charge. Read More Neither of the accused can be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Anyone with information regarding this murder is urged to call the Homicide Unit at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). cdoucette@ @sundoucette Columnists World Toronto Blue Jays Relationships MLB
