Man found dead in North York home after call for disturbance

Posted October 4, 2026 12:18 pm

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Toronto police are investigating after a man was found dead in a North York home following a call for a disturbance.

Officers were called to the area of Lawrence Avenue West and William R. Allen Road around 8:20 a.m. Sunday, police said in a post on social media.

An adult male was found in the home with injuries and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

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Police say the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived and no suspect description was available.

The homicide unit is now investigating.

HOMICIDE:
Lawrence Ave W & William R. Allen Rd
8:19am
– reports of a disturbance heard inside a residence
– an adult male was located with injuries
– the victim was pronounced deceased on scene
– suspect fled prior to police arrival
– no suspect description
– Homicide is…

— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 4, 2026