Woman seriously injured in North York stabbing; suspect dies at scene, police say
Police say the suspect and the woman knew each other; the suspect died by suicide at the scene, and there is no threat to the public.
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A woman was seriously injured in a stabbing in a parking lot of an apartment complex at Bathurst Street and Finch Avenue West on Saturday, just after 4 p.m. Police found her with obvious stab wounds and she was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.
Police say the victim and suspect knew each other. The suspect died by suicide at the scene, according to police sources who spoke to reporters. A second person was assessed by paramedics and not taken to hospital. Police have not released the victim's identity, and the motive is not known. Police say there is no threat to public safety.
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