Toronto police are investigating a suspicious death after a man was found unresponsive in a laneway early this morning. The discovery has prompted an active investigation in the area. It has also raised concern among people who live nearby.
According to police, officers found a man with critical injuries in a laneway near Eglinton Avenue West and Yarrow Road. The man was discovered around 2:00 a.m., authorities said. He was unresponsive when he was found.
The man was taken to a hospital for treatment, police said. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, he was later pronounced dead. His death turned the case into a serious investigation for Toronto police.
Investigators are treating the death as suspicious, according to authorities. Officers worked to determine what had happened in the laneway and how the man came to be so badly hurt. The circumstances remained under review as the inquiry continued.
Police said a suspect in the case remains at large. While the suspect is on the loose, authorities said they do not see an immediate threat to public safety. Officers continued to gather information as they worked to identify those involved.
The death has caused concern in the surrounding community. People in the area spoke about their unease with a suspect still being sought. A nearby school told parents that children would be kept inside during recess and lunchtime as a precaution.
Toronto police continued to investigate the circumstances of the man's death. Authorities had not released the identity of the victim as of the report. The investigation remained active as officers worked the scene.