The suspect in a stabbing in Brampton that left one man dead is now in custody, police have confirmed.
Good news, suspect from Leslie St homicide investigation is now in police custody. No more community safety concerns pic.twitter.com/QFaBv83CSx
— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) June 30, 2015
Peel Regional Police arrested Jermaine Wood, 29, at about 6:30 on Tuesday.
Police were called to the scene of the stabbing on Leslie Street, near McLaughlin Road North and Queen Street West, at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday.
The 61-year-old man was rushed to hospital after a violent altercation outside an apartment building, but succumbed to his injuries.
The details of the stabbing were not immediately clear.
Police continue to investigate.