Mark Ernsting, Ryerson Prof stabbed to death

Mark Ernsting 39, was fatally stabbed December 15th while out for his regular evening walk. Toronto police believe it was a robbery gone wrong.  Ernsting died after he was attacked near 38 McGill St., close to Ryerson University where he worked. Police said he was stabbed multiple times.

Calvin Michael Nimoh, 21, had his charge upgraded On December 29th from second degree murder to first degree murder after investigators uncovered evidence of forcible confinement. The new evidence came while reviewing security camera footage from the area.

Police still consider the stabbing a random attack.