A 32-year-old inmate at the Toronto South Detention Centre is facing second-degree murder charges related to the death of 27-year-old Mangok Akol. The incident occurred on March 24 when Akol was allegedly assaulted by the accused. After being taken to the hospital in critical condition, Akol succumbed to his injuries a week later. Initially charged with aggravated assault, the charges were upgraded to second-degree murder following his death. This incident marks the eighth homicide in Toronto for the year 2025 and underscores ongoing concerns about violence in correctional facilities.
An inmate at the Toronto South Detention Centre will face a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the death of another inmate who died after being assaulted.
The victim, 27-year-old Mangok Akol, was assaulted late last month and died in hospital a week later, leading police to upgrade charges against the alleged attacker.
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