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CTV News
19 hours ago
- CTV News
Police ID 53-year-old man killed in stabbing at North York shelter
Toronto police have identified the man killed in a double stabbing at a shelter in North York earlier this week. Emergency services responded to the Wilson Avenue and Beverley Hills Drive area, east of Highway 400, on Sunday just after 12 p.m. for a stabbing. Police investigating fatal stabbing at North York shelter Police investigating fatal stabbing at North York shelter Officers found 53-year-old Roger Borges and a 51-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. Both were taken to the hospital, but Borges died shortly after. He is the city's 17th homicide victim of the year. Police said a 72-year-old man was arrested at the scene. In a news release on Friday, he was identified as Jose Diaz of Toronto. He has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder. The circumstances that led to the stabbing are still unknown, and police have not said what relationship the suspect may have had with the victims.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Yahoo
Victim ID'd in fatal stabbing at North York homeless shelter: police
Toronto police have identified the man who was killed in a stabbing at a North York homeless shelter over the weekend. On Sunday, officers responded to a stabbing at a shelter in the area of Wilson Avenue and Beverly Hills Drive, according to news release from Toronto police. Two men in their 50s were stabbed in the incident, police said. Both were taken to hospital, where one later died. On Friday, police identified the deceased as Roger Borges, 53, of Toronto. A 72-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder and first-degree murder, police said. He was scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Police said the stabbing was the 17th homicide in Toronto this year. Anyone with information is being asked to contact police.
Toronto Sun
20 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Victim in deadly North York double stabbing identified
Roger Borges, 53. Photo by HANDOUT / TORONTO POLICE Investigators have identified a 53-year-old man as the victim killed in last weekend's double stabbing in North York. 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 responded to the area of Wilson Ave. and Beverly Hills Dr. area shortly after noon last Sunday and found two men suffering from stab wounds. A 51-year-old was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while the other man was likewise taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. On Friday night, police identified Roger Borges, of Toronto, as the city's 17th murder victim of the year. Read More A 72-year-old man was arrested at the stabbing scene. Jose Diaz, of Toronto, is charged with attempted murder and first-degree murder. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at RECOMMENDED VIDEO Canada Music Crime Toronto Raptors Toronto Raptors
CBC
20 hours ago
- CBC
Victim ID'd in fatal stabbing at North York homeless shelter: police
Toronto police have identified the man who was killed in a stabbing at a North York homeless shelter over the weekend. On Sunday, officers responded to a stabbing at a shelter in the area of Wilson Avenue and Beverly Hills Drive, according to news release from Toronto police. Two men in their 50s were stabbed in the incident, police said. Both were taken to hospital, where one later died. On Friday, police identified the deceased as Roger Borges, 53, of Toronto. A 72-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder and first-degree murder, police said. He was scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Police said the stabbing was the 17th homicide in Toronto this year. Anyone with information is being asked to contact police.
