Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Etobicoke stabbing

A man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a stabbing in Etobicoke Thursday morning.

The incident happened around 6:04 a.m. in the area of Lake Shore Boulevard W. and Islington Avenue, Toronto police said in a news release Friday evening.

Police said there was an altercation between a group of people outside. One man was located with life-threatening injuries.

He was taken to hospital, where he later died.

The victim has been identified as Jesse Christian Halvorsen, 36, of Toronto.

A second man, who was injured fled the area, the news release said.

Police said the man, 35, of Toronto, was located on Friday. He received medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and was charged.

The accusedis scheduled to appear in court on Saturday morning.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.