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Man dead after 'violent altercation' in North York parking lot: Toronto Police

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The Toronto Police Service logo is pictured in Toronto, Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Toronto police say one man is dead after what they call a "violent altercation" in a North York parking lot. Police say the altercation broke out between two men in a parking lot near Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue shortly after 6 a.m. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Toronto Police say one man is dead after what they call a "violent altercation" in a North York parking lot. 

Police say the fight broke out between two men near Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue shortly after 6 a.m.

Det. Sgt. Brandon Price says a 51-year-old man died at the scene, while the second man fled on foot.

He says the victim's injuries suggest a sharp weapon was used.

Price says police are reviewing video footage of the scene. 

He says police do not believe the incident is connected to any nearby businesses.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 6, 2024. 

The Canadian Press


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