The incident happened around 3.30pm near Bathurst Street and Ellerslie Avenue, which is between Finch and Sheppard avenues. According to the police, a 46-year-old man was involved in an argument with a 44-year-old woman and a 20-year-old woman. Officers arrived to find the two female victims with life-threatening injuries. Despite rescue measures, the women were pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the man was arrested before being taken to hospital with minor injuries. The suspect and the victims are known to each other, police said. On Saturday, they announced that the man had been charged with two counts of second-degree murder. “At this time, no further information will be released regarding the identity of the suspect or victims. Further investigation and proper notification of next of kin is required,” police said in a press release. Roads in the area were closed for several hours. Officers remained at the scene until Saturday afternoon to gather evidence and speak to witnesses. Police continue to ask anyone with information to contact homicide investigators at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
