Police seek witnesses after teen stabbed to death in Wasaga Beach

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager in town for the long weekend was killed in Wasaga Beach.

Provincial police say the 18-year-old man from Bolton was killed in an apparent stabbing during an “altercation” near a Pizza Pizza around 10:35 on Saturday night.

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They’re asking anyone who was in the area on Mosley Street at the time of the homicide to contact them.

Friends identified him as Francesco Molinaro.

“Francesco was the most genuine, funniest, down to earth guy I knew.. he loved being around his friends and cared for everyone that was in his life.. he truly was an amazing guy and in no way did he deserve to lose his life.. he will be missed by many and will always be in our hearts” Jenna Fowler told Global News.

There’s no word yet on suspects.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday.

With a file from Cindy Pom