Two suspects have been charged and another is being sought in connection with an attempted murder investigation in the city’s Leslieville neighbourhood.
The incident occurred around 4:20 a.m. on March 22 near the area of Greenwood Avenue and Gerrard Street East.
Police said that a 42-year-old male suspect approached a man and struck up a conversation. The man was lured a short distance away where he was allegedly attacked by three suspects, police said.
Investigators said the man was stabbed and struck over the head with a piece of lumber.
Two suspects, who police have identified as Toronto residents Andrew Footit, 42, and David MacKinnon-Desmond, 24, have been charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident.
Footit appeared in court on March 23 and MacKinnon-Desmond was scheduled to appear on March 26.
In a news release issued Friday, police said they are still searching for a third suspect.
Steven Kishna, 28, of Toronto is wanted for attempted murder. Police have described him as standing five-foot-eight and weighing about 160 pounds. He has a manicured beard and investigators said he was last seen wearing brown and black Timberland style boots, dark green pants and a dark green jacket.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police or reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously.
