Man in 20s fatally stabbed in Toronto’s east end; suspect in custody
Posted December 12, 2023 9:21 am.
Last Updated December 12, 2023 2:13 pm.
A man is dead after he was stabbed in Toronto’s east end early Tuesday morning.
Emergency crews were called to Lockwood Road, near Kingston Road and Queen Street East, around 6:10 a.m.
Toronto police officers found a man in his 20s lying on the ground with stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
In an update on Tuesday afternoon, Toronto police Insp. Peter Wehby confirmed one person has been arrested.
“We don’t believe the public is at any risk,” said Wehby. “We have one person in custody at this time.”
Investigators are still trying to determine what led up to the stabbing and if there was any relationship between the victim and suspect. The homicide unit has taken over the investigation.
Anyone with additional information is being asked to contact police.
