A 25-year-old Peterborough man was fatally stabbed during a confrontation with a group of youths early Sunday morning (August 3).
At around 2 a.m. on Sunday, Peterborough police were called to a parking lot in the Monaghan Road and Cameron Street area in the south end of Peterborough.
Upon arriving, officers learned that the victim and a friend were walking in the area when they had a confrontation with five youths.
During the confrontation, the victim was stabbed and the youths ran from the scene.
The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre where he died of his injuries.
Roads in the area were shut down for several hours as officers, including the canine unit, searched the area. A police drone and OPP helicopter were called in to assist with an aerial search.
Police have one person in custody and are continuing to search for four male youths believed to be under the age of 18.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Bell at 705-876-1122 x206 or Detective Constable Minnema at 705-876-1122 x362.
Those wishing to make an anonymous report can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at stopcrimehere.ca
