A man in his 50s was stabbed to death Thursday afternoon in Scarborough.
Toronto Police say officers responded to an “unknown trouble” call at Eglinton Ave. E. and Danforth Ave. around 4:15 p.m. but were unable to find a complainant.
Officers continued to investigate and were led to an apartment a block west near Eglinton and Falmouth Aves. where they found a man inside with stab wounds.
The victim, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead soon after, police said.
STABBING:
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations)October 16, 2025
Eglinton Ave & Danforth Rd
4:15pm
- reports of a stabbing in the area
- police and medics on scene
- victim located with injuries
- unknown extent of injuries
- 2 people have been arrested on scene
- anyone with info, contact police @ 416-808-2222#GO2175898
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Two people were arrested at the scene but no further details were immediately available.
The investigation is ongoing.
Cops in Durham Region also investigating a deadly incident
Meanwhile, cops east of the city, in Oshawa, are investigating a separate incident of violence after a man was found dead near Simcoe St. S. and McGrigor St. – south of King St. W. – on Thursday afternoon.
“A male was located was obvious signs of trauma and has been pronounced deceased,” Durham Regional Police said on X, offering no further details.
There is a large police presence in the area of Simcoe Street South and McGrigor Street in Oshawa after police responded to an unknown trouble call.
— Durham Regional Police (@DRPS)October 16, 2025
A male was located was obvious signs of trauma and has been pronounced deceased.
Further updates to follow.pic.twitter.com/UPxtlAscyY
There was a large police presence in the area.
That investigation is also ongoing.
