On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 8:40 p.m., officers responded to an 'Unknown Trouble' call in the Rexdale Boulevard and Kipling Avenue area.
It is reported that:
- A man was working as a volunteer caretaker for the IMO Mosque.
- The man was sitting in a chair outside the front doors controlling access to the Mosque to comply with health regulations.
- The suspect approached the area and stabbed the man once.
- Witnesses called 9-1-1, and emergency services attended.
- The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The deceased has been identified as, Mohamed-Aslim Zafis, 58, of Toronto.
Homicide investigators are appealing to the public for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward with that information. Investigators are also looking for cell phone images, dash-camera footage, and security video in the area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)
