Man injured, suspect in custody after ‘targeted’ downtown Toronto stabbing

Police cruisers on the scene of a stabbing near Gerrard and Yonge Streets on Friday, June 26, 2026.

A suspect is in custody after a man was stabbed in Toronto’s downtown core Friday night.

In a post to social media, Toronto police say officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the Gerrard Street East and Yonge Street area at approximately 10 p.m.

When officers arrived, they say they located the victim, an adult male, suffering from injuries. The victim was then transported to hospital by Toronto paramedics.

Police say the victim’s injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.

A suspect, an adult female, was taken into custody at the scene. She has been charged with possession of a weapon, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and three counts of failing to comply with a release order.

Police say the victim and suspect know one another and that it was a “targeted incident.”

The investigation is ongoing and officials are asking anyone with information to contact police.