A stabbing investigation in St. James Town took a fatal turn Friday after the suspect, attempting to flee the scene, fell and died, Toronto police confirm.
Officers were called just before 11 a.m. to a residential building near Sherbourne Street and St. James Avenue, close to Wellesley Street East, for reports of a stabbing inside the property.
Police located a victim suffering from stab wounds and began providing aid. The victim was transported to the hospital with serious but stable injuries.
While officers were tending to the injured victim, police say they received information that the suspect was attempting to escape the area. Moments later, police told CityNews that the suspect was involved in an “accident” and is said to have fallen and was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other details were immediately provided.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
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