Three dead in Scarborough after apparent crossbow attack

Posted Aug 25, 2016 02:37:09 PM.

Last Updated Aug 25, 2016 05:49:05 PM.

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A man is in custody and three people are dead after an apparent crossbow attack on a residential street in Scarborough on Thursday afternoon.

Paramedics confirm the deceased are two men and a woman, all adults. Another male was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

It happened at Lawndale and Argo roads near Eglinton Avenue East and Markham Road.

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Homicide detectives are on scene and have launched an investigation.

No further information is currently available.

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