The 2023 Toronto Homicide Victim List is available here
Toronto police responded to a call for an assault in the Bloor Street East and Yonge Street area at the Bloor Subway Station on July 7, 2023, at approximately 6:56 p.m.
Police said Menghsteab Araia, 69, of Toronto, was pushed to the ground by a man at the station. The victim was rushed to hospital where he died of his injuries on August 4, 2023.
Lovingston Williams, 40, of Toronto, was initially charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Obstruct Police
However, since the death of Mr. Araia, the charges against Williams have been updated to:
- Manslaughter
- Obstruct Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.