Police Investigate Serious Stabbing Incident on Toronto Subway

Toronto police are investigating a serious stabbing incident that occurred on Thursday on a subway train near Eglinton Station. A video capturing the aftermath of the incident has surfaced online, showing passengers fleeing to safety.

Authorities received a call about the stabbing at the Line 1 subway station shortly after 12:20 p.m. Upon arriving at Eglinton Station, officers found a man with stab wounds. He was immediately rushed to a trauma center in critical condition, but his condition has since stabilized.

The circulating video depicts subway riders running to the far end of the train while expressing their shock and concern. Police have acknowledged the video and will provide it to investigators as part of their ongoing efforts.

The suspect involved in the stabbing remains at large. Police have released photos of the suspect, described as a Black man aged between 25 and 30. He stands approximately five-foot-ten with a thin build, a shaved head, and no facial hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a gray-hooded sweater with “GAP” on the front, black pants, and black shoes. The suspect was also carrying a green backpack.

Duty Insp. Michelle Olszevski stated that this was an isolated incident resulting from a verbal disagreement between the suspect and the victim. It is unclear whether they knew each other.

The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) temporarily suspended subway service between Lawrence and Davisville stations following the incident. Normal service resumed around 8 p.m., although delays were experienced near St. Clair station due to an earlier fire.

In response to the incident, the TTC emphasized the importance of customer and employee safety and expressed concern over acts of violence on its premises. They extended their support to the victim and stated that incidents of this nature are unacceptable.

This stabbing is the latest in a series of violent incidents reported on or near TTC property in the past year, including four homicides. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw expressed his concern over the incident, promising active pursuit of the suspect and reaffirming the commitment to public safety in collaboration with the TTC.