Woman stabbed to death in Milton, suspect in custody: Halton police
Posted November 22, 2022 8:59 pm.
Last Updated November 23, 2022 12:13 pm.
Halton police say a suspect is in custody after a woman was stabbed to death in Milton on Tuesday night.
Officers were called to a residence in the Farmstead Drive and Gosford Crescent area at around 5:45 p.m. and found a woman suffering from life-threatening injuries.
She was rushed to hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
Police earlier tweeted out that they were looking for 40-year-old Asad Rasheed as a suspect in the case.
Stabbing in Milton. One victim transported to hospital in life-threatening condition. Police searching for male suspect identified as 40 year-old Asad Rasheed, believed to be driving a red Toyota RAV 4. If seen do not approach. Call 911 or police immediately. Updates to come. pic.twitter.com/Vo973HxEEt
— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) November 23, 2022
Police tell CityNews Rasheed was later arrested. He has since been charged with second-degree murder and will be held in custody pending a court appearance on Nov. 28.
No other suspects are being sought.
UPDATE: Police are saddened to report a female victim has been pronounced dead in hospital.
Police have taken a suspect into custody. Police not searching for additional suspects. No related threat to public.
Media release to follow.— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) November 23, 2022
