A man is dead following a stabbing outside Jane Subway Station, say Toronto police.
The incident happened late Tuesday afternoon near the bus bay area.
Police said that that they were called to the TTC station near Jane and Bloor streets shortly before 6 p.m. following reports of an altercation that resulted in a male being stabbed.
Speaking to the media at the scene late Tuesday night, Det. Const. Jason Davis said that officers from 11 Division arrived at the scene and found a male who with stab wounds just outside the station.
Davis said that they began life-saving measures before the victim was taken to the hospital by paramedics where he later died.
He said that after speaking with witnesses they’ve determined that a fight broke out on a bus that was arriving at the station and continued in the bus bay area.
Paramedics told CTV News Toronto that said that they transported an adult male to the hospital in life-threatening condition. They have not not provide any further details about the nature of his injuries, nor his age.
Davis said that a male and a female were seen fleeing the area westbound on Bloor Street.
Police have not provided a motive for this incident.
Davis said it’s too early in the investigation to say if the stabbing was random or isolated or if the victim knew the suspects. He also said that police are currently reviewing video footage and do not yet have a suspect description available.
Police are not publicly identifying the victim at this point as next of kin has yet to be notified, Davis said.
The homicide squad is now investigating.
Subway trains bypassed Jane Station throughout the evening due to the incident.
TTC CEO RELEASES STATEMENT
TTC CEO Rick Leary posted a statement on social media shortly after the fatal incident.
“Like everyone, we are shocked and saddened to learn of a fatal stabbing today during an altercation at our Jane Station,” he wrote.
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
Leary went on to say that the TTC would assist the police in “whatever ways we can in the course of their investigation,” which he said includes providing all video evidence they have.
“The safety of our customers and employees is paramount and I would encourage anyone who has any information about the incident to contact the police at 4116-808-1100,” he said.
The post also included a link to the TTC’s safety and security web page.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police at 416-808-1100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
