Sedighi said transit riders weren't sure what was happening until the police and paramedics arrived. Then some transit riders said someone got stabbed, she said, It was just very confusing because we weren't sure what is happening." We were just waiting for the train to start moving and then we rushed in again and we rushed out again. "And then we all rushed out and we thought everything is settled. "We were trying to get in and then people were shouting from the outside, 'Don't get in, someone's got something,' but we didn't really hear it properly because on the TTC is really hard to hear what people are saying in the speakers," she added. "Once the door opened, a lot of people were rushing out," she said. Saya Sedighi, a University of Toronto masters student in the department of molecular genetics, said she was entering the Eglinton station at about 12:20 p.m. and went downstairs to board a southbound train to go downtown. (Submitted by Saya Sedighi) 'It was just very confusing,' rider says of aftermath Clair station but regular bus service at Eglinton has resumed.Ī view of the subway train where the stabbing occurred. Shuttle buses replaced the subway trains as police investigated.Īll bus service at Eglinton station was redirected to St. The TTC bypassed Eglinton station for hours, with service resuming shortly after 8 p.m., and the stabbing shut down Line 1 service between Lawrence and Davisville stations. Police patrol the transit system on their regular shifts and take the safety of riders very seriously, she added. And although TTC security is primarily in charge of security on the transit system, we do support them and we respond to all calls for service and emergencies on the transit system," she said. "I can tell you that the Toronto Police Service is committed to safety of all citizens across the service, including those riding the TTC. She said police are concerned about safety on the TTC. Olszevski said many witnesses have spoken to police and anyone else who has video or who witnessed the stabbing is urged to come forward.
#POLICE STATION NEAR ME UPDATE#
Greg Ross provides an update from the scene. WARNING | This report by CBC's Greg Ross contains disturbing images:ĭuration 2:26 Toronto police say a stabbing on a TTC subway car Thursday afternoon injured a man. The man who stabbed the other is seen at the end of the video walking on the subway platform after the train pulls into the station. One rider says: "He's stabbing him up" and "He's killing him." Another says: "I can't get off the train."
Blood is visible on the subway car's floor. Subway riders, meanwhile, run to the other end of the train. That man then runs toward one end of the train, screaming, with the other man chasing him. At one point, blood can be seen seeping through the shirt of one man. In that video, two men can be seen kicking and punching each other. She said police are aware that there is a video circulating on social media of the incident. Michelle Olszevski, spokesperson for the Toronto Police Service, told reporters outside the station that police from 53 Division and officers from forensic identification services, with the help of TTC security, are investigating and reviewing security camera footage. (Supplied by Toronto Police Service)ĭuty Insp. He was wearing a grey hooded sweater with "GAP" on the front, black pants, black shoes, and was carrying a green back pack. He is described as 25 to 30 years old, five foot 10, with a thin build and a shaved head and no facial hair.
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