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Police begin homicide investigation after fatal stabbing inside Scarborough building lobby

A police cruiser on the scene after someone was stabbed in the lobby of a Toronto building. Global News

Police are investigating after someone was stabbed in the lobby of a building in Scarborough.

In a tweet, Toronto police said they were called to the area of Glen Everest Road and Kingston Road, near Birchmount Park, at around 11:40 a.m. on Saturday for reports someone had been stabbed.

Police said the person had sustained serious injuries after being stabbed in the lobby.

Paramedics rushed the victim from the scene to hospital, according to police. Toronto paramedics told Global News they transported a male patient.

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In an update, Toronto police said the victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead in hospital. The force’s homicide unit is now leading the investigation.

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The scene has been closed to the public, with officers on scene gathering evidence.

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