Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in Liberty Village: police
A homicide investigation is underway in Toronto’s Liberty Village after a man was found dead in the area last week.
Police were initially called to East Liberty Street and Western Battery Road for a sudden death investigation on June 8. At that time, police said a man was located deceased.
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In an update on Tuesday, investigators identified the man as 53-year-old Toronto resident Reeyaz Habib, who was previously reported as missing a day before his body was discovered, police said.
The death is being investigated as suspicious.
Toronto police arrive at the scene of sudden death investigation after a body was found in Liberty Village on June 8, 2023.
Police are asking anyone with knowledge of Habib’s movements between June 4 and June 8 to contact investigators at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
investigators are also looking to speak with anyone who may have video from the area of 26 Western Battery Road.
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