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CBC
3 days 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.
CBC
07-07-2025
- CBC
Police ID teen fatally stabbed in Toronto's east end on weekend
Social Sharing Toronto police have identified a 14-year-old boy fatally stabbed in the city's east end on the weekend. Abdoul Aziz Sarr, of Toronto, was stabbed near a fast food restaurant on Saturday in the area of Eastern and Woodward avenues, near Coxwell Avenue. Police were called about the stabbing at about 10:10 p.m. In a news release Monday, police said paramedics were flagged down first and police were notified shortly afterward. Officers arrived to find the teen injured. He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Sarr is the city's 19th homicide victim of the year. No suspect information has been released. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Teenage boy dies after stabbing near Woodbine Beach: police
A teenage boy has died after being found stabbed near Woodbine Beach on Saturday night, Toronto police say. The incident happened around 10:10 p.m. near Eastern and Coxwell avenues, police said in a post on X. Officers and paramedics responded to reports of someone being stabbed. When they arrived, they found a male victim with injuries. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police did not provide the victim's exact age. The homicide unit has been notified and the investigation is ongoing, police said.
CBC
06-07-2025
- CBC
Teenage boy dies after stabbing near Woodbine Beach: police
A teenage boy has died after being found stabbed near Woodbine Beach on Saturday night, Toronto police say. The incident happened around 10:10 p.m. near Eastern and Coxwell avenues, police said in a post on X. Officers and paramedics responded to reports of someone being stabbed. When they arrived, they found a male victim with injuries. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police did not provide the victim's exact age. The homicide unit has been notified and the investigation is ongoing, police said.
