1 dead, 1 injured in stabbing at homeless shelter in Toronto, 1 in custody
A man has died in hospital and another man was injured after being stabbed inside a North York shelter Sunday afternoon, Toronto police say.
A man in 70s has been arrested in connection to the incident, said Acting Insp. Todd Jocko, duty senior officer for the Toronto Police Service. Both victims are in their 50s, Jocko said.
The stabbing happened at the shelter located in the area of Wilson Avenue and Beverly Hills Drive.
Police were called to the area shortly after noon. When officers arrived, they tried to save the life of one man who was in life-threatening condition, Jocko said.
Toronto paramedics took both men to hospital. The one in life-threatening condition was pronounced dead there. The other man who suffered non-life-threatening injuries is still in hospital.
"We understand that these incidents are alarming and concerning for people in the community. Please rest assured that we are dedicating all the necessary resources to this investigation," Jocko told reporters near the scene.
Jocko said there is no threat to the public and there are no outstanding suspects in the stabbing.
Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation. Jocko said there will be an increased police presence in the area as officers continue to investigate.
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