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CTV News
3 hours ago
- CTV News
Fatal North York stabbing leaves 1 dead, 1 injured: police
Toronto police investigating after two people were stabbed in North York on Sunday June 22, 2025 (CP24 photo). A man has died after two people were reportedly stabbed near Wilson Ave. and Beverly Hills Dr. just after noon on Sunday. Police say officers responded to the area and located two victims with stab wounds. One person was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he was pronounced dead shortly after. The second victim was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Both victims are men in their 50s, Acting Insp. Todd Jocko told reporters Sunday evening. 'Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of first responders and medical staff, that male was sadly pronounced deceased at the hospital,' Jocko said. tps Police say a 70-year-old man was taken into custody at the scene in connection with the incident. It's unclear what led up to the stabbing or what relationship the suspect may have had with the victims, but police say the investigation is ongoing. 'There is going to be an increased police presence here,' Jocko said. 'There is no ongoing threat to the public and no outstanding suspects at this time.' Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
CBC
7 hours ago
- CBC
1 dead, 1 injured in stabbing at homeless shelter in Toronto, 1 in custody
A man has died in hospital and another man was injured after being stabbed inside a North York shelter Sunday afternoon, Toronto police say. A man in 70s has been arrested in connection to the incident, said Acting Insp. Todd Jocko, duty senior officer for the Toronto Police Service. Both victims are in their 50s, Jocko said. The stabbing happened at the shelter located in the area of Wilson Avenue and Beverly Hills Drive. Police were called to the area shortly after noon. When officers arrived, they tried to save the life of one man who was in life-threatening condition, Jocko said. Toronto paramedics took both men to hospital. The one in life-threatening condition was pronounced dead there. The other man who suffered non-life-threatening injuries is still in hospital. "We understand that these incidents are alarming and concerning for people in the community. Please rest assured that we are dedicating all the necessary resources to this investigation," Jocko told reporters near the scene. Jocko said there is no threat to the public and there are no outstanding suspects in the stabbing. Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation. Jocko said there will be an increased police presence in the area as officers continue to investigate.
CTV News
13-05-2025
- CTV News
Toronto police ‘dedicating all the necessary resources' to apprehending those wanted in Scarborough double stabbing
Toronto police say they're 'dedicating all the necessary resources to locate and apprehend those responsible' for a double stabbing near a high school in southeast Scarborough on Monday afternoon. Speaking with the media near the scene, Acting Duty Insp. Todd Jocko said the incident occurred when the two victims and a group of people got into an altercation near Guildwood Parkway and Livingston Road. Sir Wilfred Laurier Collegiate Institute is located just to east of that intersection. Jocko said police were called to that area at 1:49 p.m. There, officers located two males, who were taken to the hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators said the victims are students at a nearby school, however they noted that the stabbing did not occur on school property. Police sources tell CP24 that that the victims are a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy. It is not known at this point if they attended the nearby school. 'Multiple' suspects wearing 'all black' clothing, fled the scene and remain at-large, police said. The suspects are also teenagers, and have been identified and are being actively searched for, say police sources. Acting Insp. Todd Jocko Acting Insp. Todd Jocko speaks to the media following a double stabbing in sutheast Scarborough on May 12. 'We understand how concerning these types of situations can be for students in the area, their parents and families, staff at the school and members of the public people in the area,' said Jocko, who urged anyone with information to contact 43 Division at 416-808-4300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously. Jocko added that they're 'very early' in this investigation, adding at this point he can provide very limited information about what occurred. He could not say if the victims knew the suspects, nor how many suspects they're looking for. Jocko was also unable to say if the suspects are students and had no details about the weapon that was used. 'Our investigators are working diligently to piece together exactly what happened, who was involved,' he said. 'We don't believe that this is a random act. We believe that there was in an altercation between the group of suspects and the victims. … We don't think there's any additional risk to the public.' Suspects sought after two students stabbed in Scarborough Suspects sought after two students stabbed in Scarborough A man who works in the area told CTV News Toronto earlier today that there was a fight involving about 10 or so young people. The investigation is ongoing. With files from CTV News Toronto's Scott Lightfoot and CP24's Beatrice Vaisman
