Toronto police charge man in the death of his sister

The Canadian Press

Toronto police say a man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his sister.

They say officers responded to reports of an assault at a residence in the city’s east end just before 5:30 a.m. Thursday.

Police say a 49-year-old woman had life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital, where she later died.

A 37-year-old man was arrested at the scene and has been charged with second-degree murder.

Police say the man and woman are siblings.

The homicide investigation is ongoing.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 28, 2022.

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This story was produced with the financial assistance of the Meta and Canadian Press News Fellowship.

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