Durham Regional Police say they are investigating the death of a 19-year-old man who showed up at a hospital with “significant trauma.”
At around 2 a.m. Thursday, Durham police officers received a call from staff at a local hospital who reported that a man had arrived and was being treated.
Police said he was taken to a Toronto-area trauma centre but died from his injuries.
A police spokesperson told Global News the victim appeared to have multiple stab wounds.
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The victim has been identified as Scarborough resident Mahishan Kugathasan.
Durham police’s homicide unit is now investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5407 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.