Roger Borges, aged 53, was fatally stabbed at a homeless shelter in North York over the weekend. The incident occurred on Sunday, prompting immediate police response. Both Borges and another man were taken to the hospital after the attack, but Borges later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have arrested a 72-year-old man, charging him with first-degree murder and attempted murder. This incident highlights serious safety concerns as it has now become the 17th recorded homicide in Toronto for the year.
Toronto police have confirmed that Roger Borges, a 53-year-old man, succumbed to his injuries after a stabbing incident at a North York homeless shelter.
The incident, occurring at a shelter on Wilson Avenue, involved two men in their fifties, with Borges ultimately dying from his stab wounds.
A 72-year-old man has been arrested and charged with both attempted murder and first-degree murder related to the stabbing incident on Sunday.
The police described this tragic event as the 17th homicide recorded in Toronto this year, underscoring growing concerns around violence in public shelters.
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