A 30-year-old Toronto man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of an unidentified man whose body was discovered inside a garage in the city's Cabbagetown neighborhood over the weekend.
Arrest and Charges
On Monday, May 25, 2026, police arrested Boubacar Dembele of Toronto and charged him with second-degree murder. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Discovery of the Victim
Toronto police responded to a medical complaint around 9:22 a.m. on Saturday in the area of Dundas and Seaton Streets. Officers were flagged down by a concerned individual who reported an unresponsive person inside a private garage located in a laneway. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, who showed obvious signs of trauma. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Victim Description
The victim has not yet been identified. Police describe the man as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a medium build, dark hair, and dark eyes. He is believed to be possibly of Asian descent. To aid in identification, authorities have released images of a necklace and a jacket found on the victim.
- Necklace: A silver chain with a silver heart-shaped pendant featuring wings on the sides and a clear stone in the center.
- Jacket: A black jacket with a logo reading "Vision Youth Leaders Program."
The logo appears to match that of Vision Youth, a Markham-based organization founded in 2001 that aims to complement school curricula and help youth develop life skills.
Investigation Ongoing
This incident marks Toronto's 10th homicide of 2026. Police are urging anyone with information about the victim's identity or the circumstances surrounding the death to come forward. Tips can be submitted to the homicide unit at 416-808-5100 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 or online at 222tips.com.
Authorities continue to investigate and are asking the public for assistance in identifying the deceased man.
