York Regional Police say they have charged an 18-year-old man with attempted murder after two people were stabbed outside a coffee shop in Markham on Sunday night.
Officers were called to the front of a Tim Hortons address on Markham Road just north of Steeles Avenue East at around 8:30 p.m.
When police arrived, they found a 21-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.
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Police said they then found three other men who were believed to have been involved. Investigators said one of them was also suffering from stab wounds — he was taken to hospital as well.
Police said the investigation revealed that four men got into an altercation with a fifth man who fled the area prior to officers arriving at the scene.
Danovan Fernandez, 18, was identified by investigators and arrested on Monday.
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Fernanzez, who is a Markham resident, is facing two counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose charge.
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