Police charge man in fatal stabbing investigation, identify victim

Toronto Police have charged a man in connection with homicide investigation. Police say the fatal stabbing took place last week and it is Toronto's 21st homicide of 2026.

According to a Toronto Police Service news release, officers were called to a residential building near Fairview Mall Drive and Don Mills Road at approximately 2:37 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, following reports of someone with a knife.

When officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from stab wounds in the residential building's hallway. Despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have identified the victim as 29-year-old Thi Nguyen of Toronto and police have also released her image. The suspect allegedly fled the scene after the stabbing but was later located and arrested by police.

TPS said 28-year-old Martin Ly of Vaughan has been charged with:

First-Degree Murder

Fail to Comply with Undertaking

Martin Ly appeared before the court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, located at 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 106.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police.