A man has died following a “violent altercation” in North York Saturday morning, Toronto police say.
Victim was 51 years old, police say
A man has died following a “violent altercation” in North York Saturday morning, Toronto police say.
Police and paramedics were called to the area of Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue just after 6:15 a.m.
Det. Sgt. Brandon Price said emergency crews performed life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Price said it’s unknown if the incident was “targeted,” adding that “it does seem to be isolated.”
Police have not released the victim’s identity, but Price said he was 51 years old.
Toronto police’s homicide unit is investigating, Price added anyone in the area who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigators.
The westbound lanes of Wilson Avenue from Bathurst Street have been closed for the investigation. Police say motorists should expect delays in the area.
POLICE INVESTIGATION: (UPDATE) <br>Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue <a href=”https://twitter.com/TPS32Div?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@TPS32Div</a><br>- death deemed suspicious in nature<br>- <a href=”https://twitter.com/TPSHomicide?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@TPSHomicide</a> has been contacted and will be investigating<br>Info? <a href=”https://twitter.com/1800222TIPS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@1800222TIPS</a> <br>Expect delays in the area.<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/GO734984?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#GO734984</a> ^CdK
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