Man dead in stabbing at Brampton apartment, suspect wanted

One man has died after he was stabbed at a low-rise apartment in Brampton, Peel Regional Police said.

Authorities were called for a disturbance in the Baycliffe Crescent and Crossbill Road area, near Creditview Road and Veterans Drive, just after 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

Police said a man was found on the second floor outside of a unit suffering from stab wounds. He was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead.

Const. Nikhil Chakravarthy said investigators are searching for one suspect, and that the suspect and victim likely knew each other. The circumstances that led up to the fatal stabbing are unknown.

Melanie and her two children live in a unit below the crime scene.

“Around 8:30 a.m. my kids and I were getting ready for school when we heard thumping and screaming upstairs. It sounded like they were playing with bowling balls – it was insane,” she tells CityNews.

Residents tell CityNews the victim was an older man, at least in his 50s, who lived in the building. He was described as quiet and friendly.

“It was terrifying, heartbreaking, nervewracking – just a terrible feeling for everybody – family, friends, neighbours, people who live here,” said Melanie.

Authorities are appealing to residents of the building and members of the public for information.