Police say a man has died after being stabbed in the neck at a west-end Toronto mosque.
The forces homicide unit is investigating after officers responded to a call around 8:40 p.m. Saturday.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene outside the International Muslim Organization of Toronto in Etobicoke.
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Police say the suspect, described as a slim male wearing a black hoodie, fled on foot.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims issued a statement on behalf of the organization, which says the victim was a member.
The organization says its deeply saddened and shocked by what happened, and urges members of the community not to speculate.
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Man dies outside Toronto mosque after being stabbed in the neck – The Globe and Mail
