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3rd person charged with 2nd-degree murder in fatal assault of Toronto man

A photo from the scene, where homicide detectives are investigating a man's death in Scarborough. Priya Sam / Global News

Toronto police have made a third arrest in a fatal assault that took place last month.

Investigators say a 35-year-old man from Pickering was charged with second-degree murder on Sunday.

He’s accused in the death of Edwin McGowan, 52, of Toronto.

Police say they found McGowan suffering from serious injuries on Sept. 22.

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They say paramedics tried to save his life, but he died on the scene.

A 42-year-old man, also from Pickering, was arrested on Sept. 27, while a 32-year-old woman from Toronto was charged on Oct. 2.

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They all face the same second-degree murder charge.

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