Toronto man faces murder charge in deadly stabbing near Centerpoint Mall

A Toronto man is facing a murder charge after a deadly stabbing that happened near Centerpoint Mall over the weekend.

By John Marchesan and Denio Lourenco

Posted September 26, 2026 9:17 pm.

Last Updated September 27, 2026 1:59 pm.

A Toronto man is facing a murder charge after a deadly stabbing that happened near Centerpoint Mall over the weekend.

Emergency crews were called to an apartment building on Tangreen Court, near Steeles and Hilda Avenues, just before 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.

When officers arrived at the scene they discovered a man suffering from stab wounds. Life-saving measures were attempted, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

He has been identified as 57-year-old Albert Gundran of Vaughan.

Photo of 57-year-old Albert Gundran of Vaughan, Toronto’s 29th homicide victim of 2026. TPS/HO

Police arrested the suspect — 46-year-old Meir Cohen — at the scene and charged him with second-degree murder.

Detectives said Cohen and Gundran were involved in a physical altercation before the stabbing.

This is Toronto’s 29th Homicide of 2026.

Toronto police investigate after a man was fatally stabbed at an apartment building near Centerpoint Mall on Sept. 26, 2026. CITYNEWS/Karim Islam

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