A man, who was attacked on Bay Street Monday morning, died of his injuries at the Princess Margaret Hospital just before 6am Wednesday. The deceased is 26-year-old Devon Thompson of Malcolm Road. Mr Thompson was walking with a group of friends in the vicinity of Pipe of Peace on Bay Street when the incident occurred.
According to reports, the assailant, who Mr Thompson knew, approached him, produced a sharp object and stabbed him in the neck. Following the stabbing, Mr Thompson ran to Bank Lane where he collapsed.
The police have launched an investigation into the murder and although no motive has yet been found for the stabbing, Marvin Dames, officer in charge of the Central Detective Unit, confirmed that police are following promising leads.
“We are following very encouraging leads,” said Mr Dames.
Mr Thompson’s death marks the 26th murder since the start of the year.
By KAHMILE REID, The Tribune
