Two people are dead after a stabbing in Toronto, police say.
In a tweet Friday, Toronto police said the incident occurred in the Bathurst Street and Ellerslie Avenue area just after 3:30 p.m.
Officers initially said there was an altercation between a man and a woman.
Police said three people were then located with injuries.
In an update, officers said two people had succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced deceased at the scene.
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Police said one man was in custody and no suspects are believed to be outstanding.
Officers said the force’s homicide squad had taken carriage of the investigation.
“Expect Bathurst St to be closed for a few hours,” police said in a tweet.
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