A man in his 30s is dead following a late-night stabbing in an Etobicoke apartment early Sunday morning. Toronto police responded to a call at an apartment building near Kipling Avenue and The Westway around 1:30 a.m. Officers found a man with stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim has not been publicly identified. Police say the suspect and victim were known to each other, possibly friends. No arrests have been made. The homicide unit is investigating.
Details of the incident
Neighbors reported hearing a disturbance before the stabbing. The area was cordoned off for several hours as investigators collected evidence. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or security footage to come forward. This is Toronto's 35th homicide of the year.
Community reaction
Residents expressed shock and concern. "It's usually quiet here," said one neighbor. "We never expect something like this." Community safety advocates are calling for increased security measures in apartment buildings.
