Man dead after stabbing in Toronto’s east end: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man is dead after a stabbing in the city’s east end Wednesday night.

Police say they were called to the scene near Gamble Avenue and Donlands Avenue just before 10 p.m. after reports of an altercation.

They say when officers arrived, they found the victim outside the rear of a residential building and he was later pronounced dead.

Police say a suspect fled on foot, and early information suggests the incident was targeted.

They say a white vehicle was found at the scene that they believe was involved, and it had hit other cars parked on the road.

Police are asking anyone with information or video footage to contact investigators.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 26, 2026.

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