Death of 17-year-old investigated as homicide

Police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of a youth in the North End.

Emergency crews responded to a call about an injured male on the road near Dufferin Avenue and Salter Street around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday.

They found a 17-year-old male suffering from upper body injuries, and a second injured male, 18, in critical condition.

Paramedics rushed both to hospital, where the 17-year-old died from his injuries.

On Monday, April 21, the 18-year-old was upgraded to stable condition.

Police are conducting interviews. So far there is no information about how the youth died or about any suspects.

Anyone with information can call investigators at [phone] or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).

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  Police originally opened a homicide investigation into the death of a 17-year-old youth who was found injured in the area of Dufferin Avenue and Salter Street on Saturday, April 19, 2014.