Man, 35, charged in deadly south Etobicoke stabbing
The slaying is the city's 60th murder of the year
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A 35-year-old man faces a murder rap following an altercation this week in south Etobicoke that left another man dead.
Toronto Police announced the arrest and charge late Friday night.
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According to police, officers responded to a call shortly after 6 a.m. on Thursday in the Lake Shore Blvd. and Islington Ave. area.
Police say there was an altercation between a group of people outside and one man was found with injuries.
The victim was transported to hospital, reportedly suffering from life-threatening stabbing injuries, and later died.
The slain man, identified as 36-year-old Jesse Christian Halvorsen of Toronto, is the city’s 60th murder victim of the year.
Police said a second man who was injured fled the area.
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On Friday, cops said the suspect was located and received medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
Shawn Downs-Abbott, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at 222tips.com.
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