Toronto police are investigating after eight teen girls allegedly killed a 59-year-old man. .Toronto police responded to a call for an assault in the York Street and University Avenue area on Sunday at about 12:17 a.m., according to a Tuesday press release. .The release said a man was assaulted and stabbed allegedly by a group of teenage girls. It said the man was transported to hospital by paramedics with life-threatening injuries. .He was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later. Eight teenage girls were arrested nearby. .The victim is described as a 59-year-old man from Toronto. Steps are being taken to notify next of kin. .Three 13-year-old girls, three 14-year-old girls, and two 16-year-old girls, have each been charged with second degree murder. The girls attended court at Old City Hall on Sunday. .Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police at (416) 808-7400 or Crime Stoppers at (416) 222-8477. .This incident comes after Toronto police arrested and charged a 15-year-old boy with several handgun offences in May. .READ MORE: Toronto boy facing multiple gun charges.Toronto police said officers were conducting an investigation in the Pharmacy Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East area on Monday when they arrested the boy. .It is alleged the boy was found to be in possession of a handgun and a magazine with 10 rounds of ammunition during the arrest.
