Suspect sought after 'disturbance' in Lawrence Heights area building leaves 1 man dead
Toronto police are investigating a homicide after a man was found with traumatic injuries in a Lawrence Heights apartment building. Authorities are currently searching for a suspect who fled the scene and are reviewing building surveillance footage.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun violence and public safety in Toronto community housing, sparking local political debate about bail reform.
The homicide unit is investigating after a man was found dead inside a residence in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood.
Toronto police say just before 8:30 a.m. Sunday, they received reports of a disturbance inside the fourth floor unit of a Toronto community housing building in the Lawrence Avenue West and Allen Road area.
Det. Sgt. Sajeev Nair said when police arrived, they found a man with “obvious traumatic injuries.” He was eventually pronounced dead at the scene.
“There were people who fled from the unit and this includes the suspect,” said Nair. “I am seeking the public’s assistance in helping us to both identify the victim as well as locating the suspect.”
While no description was immediately available, Nair said there is a significant amount of video surveillance at the building and that it was “only a matter of time before we have a good image of the suspect.”
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