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The Toronto Police Service has launched a homicide investigation following a deadly stabbing in Scarborough on Thursday afternoon.

Officers were called to the Eglinton Avenue East and Danforth Road area around 4:15 p.m. on October 16, 2025, after reports of a stabbing. When police arrived, they found a man without vital signs. Despite life-saving efforts by emergency responders, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have identified the victim as 66-year-old Kananathan Kaneshnadarajah of Toronto.

This incident marks Toronto’s 34th homicide of 2025.

Investigators have arrested 57-year-old Kunchitthapathan Nudpanathan, also of Toronto. He has been charged with second-degree murder and appeared in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre (2201 Finch Avenue West) on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be shared by calling 416-808-7400, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477)