A teenager has been hospitalized after a stabbing incident near a high school in Scarborough. Police responded to reports of an assault in the vicinity of SATEC WA Porter Collegiate Institute on Monday afternoon.
Incident Details
Emergency services were called to the area around 1:42 PM EDT. The victim, a male teen, was found with stab wounds and transported to a local hospital. His condition has not been disclosed, but injuries are believed to be serious.
Police Investigation
Toronto police have cordoned off the scene and are interviewing witnesses. No suspects have been arrested yet. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses.
This incident follows a series of violent events in the Greater Toronto Area, including a fatal shooting at a Mississauga store and a $25,000 reward offered in the Fairview Mall shooting.
Community Response
School officials have increased security and are offering counseling to students. Parents have been notified via email. The school remains open but with heightened vigilance.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Toronto police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
