The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of a homicide investigation.
On Thursday, December 8, 2022, at approximately 2:05 p.m., police were called to High Park Subway Station for a stabbing.
It is alleged that:
- a man stabbed two people on a subway train
- police immediately attended and located the suspect at High Park subway station and he was arrested at the scene
- two women were transported to hospital by medics
- a 31-year-old woman was pronounced deceased at the hospital
- a 37-year-old woman was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from hospital
- the accused and victims were not known to each other
The victim has been identified as Vanessa Kurpiewska, 31, of Toronto.
Neng Jia Jin, 52, of Toronto has been charged with:
- First Degree Murder
- Attempt Murder
None of the allegations have been proven in court of law.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
