Toronto Police Look for Suspect on Bike After a ‘Suspicious Death’ of a Man in His 60s

Mysterious incidents often shroud the community in deep fear and intrigue. One such incident took place in the heart of Toronto’s west end following the “suspicious death” of a man in his 60s. Even though the exchange between two individuals had taken a fatal turn, the investigators are struggling to find the answers.

The incident occurred on December 26, Tuesday, around 9 a.m., when the cyclist got involved in an altercation with another man riding a bike. The Toronto Police Operations, in their pursuit to trace the consequences, has shared a post on Facebook encouraging witnesses to share insights. 

Investigative insights involving the cyclist’s death revealed

According to the reports, the Toronto Police were alerted on Tuesday, around 9 a.m., and reached the Roncesvalles and Boustead avenues. They were informed by a witness that a cyclist attacked another person on the street, throwing random objects.

Based on this information, they elaborated on the event in the tweet. However, later on, they reconfirmed the news and rectified it. In a statement, Inspector Peter Wehby, on behalf of the Toronto Police, shared a statement briefing the incident involving the cyclist, “We believe that the male had an interaction with a second male, and at that time, there was some sort of an altercation that happened.” 

Hence, the altered information about the encounter between the two cyclists left the investigation authorities to trace the consequences. They are now delving deeper into the crux of the matter to find out the circumstances that led to the potentially deliberate exchange.

Police seeking answers to the tragic outcome

Even though the 60-year-old cyclist was rushed to the hospital immediately, owing to the life-threatening condition of the injury, he failed to bear the shock and passed away shortly. Based on the information gathered, the police have launched a search operation for the suspect. The man is in his 40s, has a stature of five feet ten inches, and is slim built with brown hair.

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When the incident struck, the cyclist was riding a standard black mountain bike and wearing a black jacket and pants. In the investigation process, the homicide department has extended help for a quick resolution to the ongoing investigation. However, the investigators are keeping public assistance at the top-most priority since “investigations are dynamic, and information can change as witnesses are interviewed and video surveillance is reviewed.” Certain sections of the vicinity have been cordoned off, and the public has been urged to provide any potential information to assist the investigation procedure.

The ongoing probe has left the Toronto Police at a crossroads, testing their expertise in tracing the assailant and their pursuit of justice and clarity. During this process, the community stands united, awaiting a swift resolution resolving the disconcerting episode involving the sudden death of the cyclist. 

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