8 Teenage Girls Charged with 'Swarming' Murder of 59-Year-Old Man in Toronto

Eight teenage girls have been charged with the stabbing murder of a 59-year-old man in Toronto.

The “swarming attack” occurred on Sunday at around 12:17 a.m. in the University Avenue and York Street region of the city, Toronto Police said in a statement Tuesday.

Three 13-year-old girls, three 14-year-old girls and two 16-year-old girls have since been charged with Second Degree Murder, after appearing in court at Old City Hall on Sunday.

D/Sgt Terry Browne.Toronto Police Service

Emergency medical services staff “commenced medical intervention” and discovered the victim’s “stab wounds,” he continued.

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The detective went on to share that police have reason to believe the same group of females were in a previous altercation earlier in the night. The suspects remain in custody and are scheduled for their next court appearance on Dec. 29.

Toronto police is seeking the public’s assistance with the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or atwww.222tips.com.

source: people.com