A 41-year-old man is dead after a stabbing at an apartment building in Mississauga, police say.
Speaking to reporters Tuesday evening, Peel Regional Police Const. Akhil Mooken said at around 6:30 p.m., officers received reports of a stabbing in the Erin Mills Parkway and Fowler Drive area.
Mooken said when officers arrived on scene, a victim suffering from apparent stab wounds was located.
He said “life-saving efforts were immediately commenced.”
Mooken said the victim was transported to a trauma centre by Peel Paramedics.
He said this is where the 41-year-old man “tragically … succumbed to the injuries sustained.”
“Investigators from our homicide and missing persons bureau have taken carriage of this investigation,” Mooken said.
According to police, the suspect fled the scene.
He said police do not currently have any suspects in custody.
Mooken said officers will be canvassing apartment buildings in the neighbourhood and checking the area for any surveillance footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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