York Regional Police say they have charged a 23-year-old man with first-degree murder and theft after a homicide at an auto service shop in Markham.
Police said they were called to the shop on Green Lane, near Bayview Avenue, at around 7:45 p.m. Saturday for reports of an injured person.
When officers arrived, police said they found a man who was unresponsive. The victim was taken to hospital where he later died. His death was deemed suspicious and homicide investigators took over.
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Through the investigation, police said they determined the suspect had entered the auto shop and attacked the victim.
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He then stole a vehicle and fled the shop.
Police said 23-year-old Emmanuel Calaguas, a Markham resident, was identified and taken into custody.
Calaguas is facing a first-degree murder charge and theft of a motor vehicle over $5,000.
The stolen vehicle was also recovered, police said.
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