Woman in 20s is dead after stabbing in The Annex

A woman in her 20s is dead after a stabbing on Spadina Road just north of Bloor Street in The Annex, Toronto police say.

Victim was found on street with multiple stab wounds, paramedics say

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A woman in her 20s is dead after a stabbing on Spadina Road just north of Bloor Street in The Annex, Toronto police say. (Turgut Yeter/CBC)

A woman in her 20s is dead after a stabbing on Spadina Road just north of Bloor Street in The Annex, Toronto police say.

Paramedics were called to the scene just after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, where they found a woman on the street with multiple stab wounds, said Deputy Commander Evert Steenge.

Police were called to the same scene for reports of gunshots near Spadina station.

The victim was rushed to hospital in critical condition, and has since been pronounced dead with police confirming her injuries were consistent with a stabbing.

Homicide investigators have since taken over the case, say police.

Subway service had been suspended in the area but has since resumed. Kendal Avenue is closed for the investigation.Paramedics were called to the scene just after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, where they found a woman on the street with multiple stab wounds, said Deputy Commander Evert Steenge. (Turgut Yeter/CBC)