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Man, 22, charged with second-degree murder following stabbing in Ajax, Ont.

TORONTO — A 22-year-old man has been charged with second degree murder after two people were allegedly stabbed in Ajax, Ont., on Friday.

Police say officers found an 18-year-old man and a woman suffering life-threatening injuries after they were stabbed in a home in the afternoon. 

The two victims were transported to a hospital where the 18-year-old man was pronounced dead. 

Police say the female victim is in stable condition. 

The accused was arrested on the scene and was later charged with second-degree murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault.

Police are asking anyone with information to call them. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 2, 2022.

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