Man fatally stabbed in Toronto’s Liberty Village, officers looking for male suspect

Toronto police are investigating after a man was fatally stabbed in Toronto’s Liberty Village on Friday.

According to police, the victim was found with a stab wound on the north side of King Street West and west of Joe Shuster Way just before 8 p.m.

The man, who was in his 30s, was transported to St. Michael’s Hospital in life-threatening condition and later pronounced dead.

In an update Saturday afternoon, investigators identified the victim as Toronto resident Marcel Cardiff.

Acting Det.-Sgt. Munish Dhoum said the area was busy at the time and that officers are looking for more information. He said they’re looking for a male suspect who is approximately five-foot-11 and last seen wearing dark-coloured clothing.

“I would like a better suspect description,” Dhoum said, noting he and other officers are appealing for help from people in the area.

“We are actively on the ground right now looking for surveillance (as well as dash-cam) video and witnesses who will come forward.”

Dhoum didn’t say if the victim was targeted. The circumstances leading up to the stabbing weren’t immediately clear.

With files from Nick Westoll

Joe Shuster Way & King St W
-male pronounced deceased at hospital
-the Homicide Unit is now investigating
-ongoing investigation#GO26963265
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