East York mechanic, 27, fatally stabbed in late-night altercation

A 27-year-old mechanic was fatally stabbed in East York on the evening of March 25, 2023. Police arrived at an apartment building on Gamble Avenue, near Donlands Avenue, after receiving reports of an altercation just after 9:30 p.m. The victim, Ahmed Hassan Asif, was found without vital signs and pronounced dead at the scene. Family members later remembered him as a dedicated worker who was loved by his nieces.

A 21-year-old man, Pratik Parajuli Thapa, was identified as the suspect. He fled on foot but was later arrested and charged with second-degree murder. His court appearance is set for Sunday. During the investigation, police seized a white car linked to the incident. The vehicle had reportedly collided with other cars on the road before officers arrived.

Thapa remains the sole suspect in the case, with no further charges filed against him. The investigation into the stabbing continues, though no prior criminal record for the accused has been reported.