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Meir Cohen, 46, has been charged with second-degree murder after a deadly stabbing in North York on Saturday night that killed Albert Gundran, 57, of Vaughan.
Meir Cohen, 46, of Toronto, has been charged with second-degree murder following a deadly stabbing in North York on Saturday night. The incident occurred at an apartment building on Tangreen Court, near Steeles Avenue West and Hilda Avenue, just west of Yonge Street. Toronto police were called to the area just before 8:30 p.m. for a stabbing call.
Toronto Police Investigate Fatal North York Stabbing
Officers arrived to find a male victim who had been stabbed. In a follow-up news release, police said two people were involved in a physical altercation when one of them stabbed the other. Life-saving measures were performed on the victim, who was later pronounced dead on scene.
The suspect was arrested at the scene. Meir Cohen, 46, of Toronto, has been charged with second-degree murder. He was scheduled to appear in bail court on Sunday morning. The charge Cohen is facing has not been tested in court.
Victim Identified as Albert Gundran of Vaughan
The victim, initially described by police as a male in his 50s, has now been identified as 57-year-old Albert Gundran, of Vaughan. This is Toronto's 29th homicide of 2026.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with further information, including witnesses or anyone who may have video of the incident, is asked to contact Toronto police at 416-808-3200 or 416-808-7400, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
The stabbing took place in a residential area of North York, a district in Toronto. Police have not released additional details about the circumstances leading to the altercation. The case remains under investigation by the Toronto Police Service.
Second-degree murder charges in Canada are serious and carry significant legal consequences. The accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
This incident marks the 29th homicide in Toronto for the year 2026, highlighting ongoing concerns about violent crime in the city. Authorities continue to appeal to the public for any information that could assist in the investigation.
Witnesses or individuals with video footage are urged to come forward to help police piece together the events of that night. The Toronto police have provided contact numbers for both the public and Crime Stoppers, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in solving such cases.
The investigation is active and ongoing. No further details have been released at this time.
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