Murder charge laid following stabbing in East York

A man has died following a stabbing in East York Saturday evening, police say.

Around 4:45 p.m., Toronto police responded to reports of a stabbing at an apartment building in the Woodbine Avenue and O’Connor Drive area.

Upon arrival, police located an adult male with life-threatening injuries. Paramedics transported the victim to a local trauma centre, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police have identified the victim as Majid Abdulaziz, 37, of Toronto.

A male suspect was taken into custody at the scene without incident, police say.

On Sunday, police announced that Toronto resident Abdelaziz Abdella Abdelaziz, 34, has been charged with first-degree murder.

Abdelaziz was scheduled to appear in court on Sunday.

Investigators believe that this was not a random attack, but cannot specify the relationship between the suspect and the victim or the events that led to the stabbing.

“There is no threat to public safety at this time,” Insp. Suzanne Redman said.

Police are asking any members of the public with information on the incident to contact 55 Division at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477.