Toronto man arrested in fatal stabbing of aunt after Canada-wide murder warrant: police

Police say they have arrested a 21-year-old Toronto man wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant in connection with the fatal stabbing of his aunt.

Toronto police responded to a report of a stabbing at a home near College and Dufferin Streets around 8 p.m. Friday.

Police said Sarah Vermelhudo, 38, of Toronto, and her 59-year-old mother were found with serious stab wounds and rushed to hospital. Vermelhudo succumbed to her injuries in hospital and was later pronounced dead.

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“A short time after attending, there were the sounds of struggle from upstairs in her bedroom and then some screams.” Toronto Police Det.-Sgt. Graham Gibson told Global News Saturday.

“She came down and she was observed to be suffering from what appeared to be stab wounds.”

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Shayne MacDonald was wanted on a countrywide warrant for second-degree murder and attempted murder Saturday and police said he was considered “violent, armed and dangerous.”

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Police said Vermelhudo’s mother is expected to make a full recovery but could not comment on a motive for the attack.

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A police source told Global News Monday the suspect was arrested at a bus stop in Toronto after he was recognized by a member of the public.

He was then taken into custody at 14 Division and charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder.

Anyone with information can reach authorities at 416-808-7400 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

With files from Catherine McDonald