Man killed in ‘violent altercation’ in North York early Saturday

A man is dead following a “violent altercation” early Saturday morning in North York.

Police say a man was found lying on the roadway in the westbound lanes of Wilson Avenue near Bathurst Street just before 6:30 a.m. Life-saving measures were performed but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim was identified as Jolly An, 51, of Toronto.

Homicide investigators say early indications are that two men were involved in a violent altercation in a nearby parking lot of a commercial plaza when one of them suffered fatal injuries. The suspect then fled the scene eastbound on Wilson Avenue on foot.

No weapon was recovered at the scene but Det. Sgt. Brandon Price says the victim’s injuries suggest a sharp-edged weapon was used. An autopsy will be held to determine the exact cause of death.

Investigators say it’s too early to say if this was a targeted incident but it does appear to be isolated.

Investigators say they believe there were numerous bystanders in the area at the time of the incident and are asking anyone with information to contact them.