Toronto police say a man is dead after an altercation near a commercial building in Scarborough Friday afternoon.
Emergency crews were called to a parking lot between Markham Road and Melham Court, southeast of Finch Avenue East, before 1 p.m. with reports of a fight between two men.
After officers and paramedics arrived, one of the men was found unconscious with upper body injuries. He died at the scene. Police said the other man left the area.
The victim was later identified as 49-year-old Cecil Graham. Graham’s sister attended the scene and described him as a “nice guy — very sweet.” She said her brother had mental health issues and lived on the street.
Toronto police homicide squad Det. Sgt. Mike Carbone told reporters late Friday night the suspect, who hasn’t been identified, was last seen heading south from the scene.
He said officers continue canvassing for surveillance video. Carbone asked residents and workers in the area to check their cameras.
An autopsy has been scheduled. Carbone wouldn’t elaborate on how Graham died and if a weapon was involved pending the autopsy results.
Graham’s death is Toronto’s 68th homicide and comes hours after a man was fatally stabbed in the Weston neighbourhood.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.
— With files from Jamie Mauracher