In Toronto, a stabbing suspect jumped into Lake Ontario while fleeing police and was later rescued and arrested.
Toronto marine officers were called to help rescue a stabbing suspect who allegedly jumped into Lake Ontario on Sunday afternoon while being pursued by authorities.
Police say they were initially called to Bellevue Avenue and College Street just before 1 p.m. for reports of a woman who had been stabbed. When officers arrived, they found the victim with non-life-threatening injuries, and she was taken to a hospital.
The male suspect allegedly fled the scene and was later located near Lakeshore Boulevard and Remembrance Drive. Police say the man jumped into Lake Ontario and was rescued by marine officers. One officer was stabbed during the rescue.
The suspect was then arrested, and the injured officer was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation is ongoing.
| Date | Location | Incident | Injuries | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday afternoon | Bellevue Ave and College St | Stabbing | Victim: Non-life-threatening | Victim transported to hospital |
| Sunday afternoon | Lakeshore Blvd and Remembrance Drive | Suspect jumped into Lake Ontario | Officer: Non-life-threatening | Suspect arrested |
