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Suspect Who Stabbed A Boy And 3 Men During The Toronto Raptors Parade Wanted By Police

Toronto Police are asking for the publics help in locating this suspect.
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On Monday, Toronto Police were busy during the Raptors victory parade as they responded to two stabbings and a shooting in the area. Now, Toronto Police are asking for the publics help in locating a Toronto man that is wanted in a stabbing investigation after he was seen stabbing three men and a boy during the parade and victory rally. Toronto Police are asking anyone with information on this incident to contact them immediately. 

On Monday at around 2 PM, Toronto Police confirm that they responded to a stabbing in the Yonge and Dundas area. Police state that the suspect approached a group of people on the street when an altercation occurred. During this altercation, the suspect pulled out a knife and proceeded to stab three men and a boy before fleeing the area. 

Toronto Police have not confirmed the ages of these men or the boy but have confirmed that all four victims were taken to hospital and as of Wednesday morning, were all still in serious condition. 

Toronto Police are now looking for this suspect and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Police state that there were many people on the street at this time and anyone who has any footage are asked to send it to police immediately. 

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The suspect is described as being in his mid-20s with a medium build. During the time of the incident, the suspect was last seen wearing a black sweater with a red and yellow design, black pants and a black head covering.

Police have released surveillance photos in hopes that the public will be able to help locate this suspect.  

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However, police state that the man is armed, violent and dangerous and if he is located, you should not approach the suspect and call 911 immediately. 

Anyone with information can contact Toronto Police at 416-808-5200 or at Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477. 

A shooting at Nathan Phillips Square also occurred Monday afternoon at around 4 PM during the Raptors parade. Toronto Police are still currently looking for a fourth suspect that is believed to be involved in this shooting.