Man arrested and charged after fatal altercation in south Etobicoke

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A Toronto man is facing a murder charge following an altercation this week in south Etobicoke that left another man dead.

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Toronto Police announced the arrest and charge late Friday night.

According to police, officers responded to a call shortly after 6 a.m. on Thursday in the Lake Shore Blvd. and Islington Ave. area.

Police say there was an altercation between a group of people outside and one man was found with injuries.

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The victim was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries, but later died.

Investigators identified the victim as 36-year-old Jesse Christian Halvorsen of Toronto.

Police said a second man who was injured fled the area.

On Friday, cop said the suspect was located and received medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Shawn Downs-Abbott, 35, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with second degree murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at 222tips.com.

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