1 dead after 'unprovoked attack' in Richmond Hill, 1 arrested, police say | CBC News
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1 dead after 'unprovoked attack' in Richmond Hill, 1 arrested, police say | CBC News
"A male has died after an "unprovoked attack" in Richmond Hill on Wednesday and a suspect has been arrested, York Regional Police say. The attack happened in the area of Lorraine Street and Bernard Avenue, near Yonge Street and Elgin Mills Road E., police said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. Police were called to the area shortly before 5 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a male victim with serious injuries. York Regional Paramedics took him in life-threatening condition to hospital, where he was pronounced dead."
"His age has not been released. The suspect was arrested at the scene. There are no outstanding suspects and there's no word on charges, police said. Police said there is no risk to the public, but residents should expect a large police presence in the area as officers investigate what police are now calling a homicide. Anyone with information is being asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously."
An unprovoked attack occurred in Richmond Hill near Lorraine Street and Bernard Avenue shortly before 5 p.m., resulting in a male fatality. York Regional Paramedics transported the seriously injured man in life-threatening condition to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A suspect was arrested at the scene and no other suspects are outstanding. No charges have been announced. Police stated there is no risk to the public but warned residents to expect a large police presence as officers investigate the incident as a homicide. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
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