Man, 23, identified in fatal North York stabbing

Police identified the victim as Joyous Magdirila, 23, of Toronto. Photo: Toronto police.

By Lucas Casaletto

Posted September 25, 2023 5:19 pm.

Last Updated September 25, 2023 5:20 pm.

Toronto police have identified the city’s latest homicide victim after a 23-year-old man was fatally stabbed in North York over the weekend.

Emergency crews responded to reports of a stabbing just before 10 p.m. on Sunday near Yonge Street and Hendon Avenue, north of Finch subway station.

Police said a man was stabbed and lying in the southbound curb lane on Yonge Street at Hendon Avenue. The victim was rushed to a trauma centre, where he was pronounced dead.

On Monday, the male victim was identified as 23-year-old Joyous Magdirila of Toronto.

The homicide unit continues to investigate. There is no information on suspects.

With files from Hayley McGoldrick of CityNews

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