1 dead, 1 in custody after stabbing near Etobicoke motel

Posted April 27, 2025 10:29 am.
Last Updated April 27, 2025 4:00 pm.
A man is dead following a Sunday morning stabbing in Etobicoke.
Police say they were called to The Queensway Motel on The Queensway just east of Royal York Road just before 9:30 a.m.
Insp. Todd Jocko said police located a male suffering from stab wounds and began life-saving measures. He was then taken to a nearby trauma centre, where he was later pronounced dead.
Jocko said a male was taken into custody at the scene.
No further details were provided as to what may have led up to the incident or if the individuals involved were known to each other.
Police are seeking information from anyone who may have seen or heard anything as they continue to investigate.