Woman fatally stabbed by brother in east-end Toronto home: police
Posted September 29, 2024 5:51 pm.
Last Updated October 1, 2024 2:10 am.
Toronto police officers have identified a woman who was fatally stabbed in an east-end home, while her brother has been charged with second-degree murder.
Authorities were called to the Scarborough home on Merkley Square, near Orton Park Road and south of Ellesmere Road, just after 4:50 p.m. on Sunday.
Police said a woman was allegedly attacked by the accused with an edged weapon and pronounced dead at the scene.
The woman was identified as 54-year-old Dushi Lakshmanan of Toronto. Police said 50-year-old Ragulan Lakshmanan, also of Toronto, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.
A spokesperson confirmed with CityNews that the accused and the victim are brother and sister.
Ragulan was expected to appear in court on Monday morning.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators.
With files from Nick Westoll
