A man has died after a stabbing in Mississauga early Sunday morning, and police say the suspect fled the area.
Peel Regional Police were called to the area of Tomken Road and Kamato Road at about 4:54 a.m. on Sunday (Oct. 25) for reports of a stabbing.
Police say one man was stabbed and later died of his injuries.
The suspect fled before police arrived, and there is no suspect description at this time.
Police say the stabbing appears to be an isolated incident.
There is a large police presence in the area, and residents can expect road closures while officers investigate.
The man’s identity has not been released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Peel Regional Police at 905-453-3311 and reference incident number PR260362288.
Anonymous tips can be made to Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
UPDATE (Oct. 25, 2:35 p.m.): Peel police have released a video on social media about the fatal stabbing and confirmed they are treating it as a homicide.
In the video, police say officers found the man with life-threatening injuries just before 5 a.m. They performed CPR and first aid, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say the preliminary investigation suggests an altercation broke out in a parking lot after a private event in the area.
“We’re urging anyone who attended the event or was in the area at the time to please come forward,” police said in the video.
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