PETERBOROUGH, ON — August 3, 2025 — The Peterborough Police Service is actively investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, claiming the life of a 25-year-old Peterborough resident.
At approximately 2:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance in a parking lot near Monaghan Road and Cameron Street. Upon arrival, police learned that the victim and a friend had been walking in the area when they were confronted by a group of five youths. During the altercation, the victim was stabbed and the group fled the scene on foot.
Emergency crews rushed the victim to Peterborough Regional Health Centre, where he later succumbed to his injuries. One suspect is currently in police custody, while investigators continue to search for four other male youths, all believed to be under the age of 18.
A large section of the area was closed off for several hours as members of the K9 Unit, the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) team, and the OPP helicopter conducted an extensive search. The roads have since reopened.
Anyone with information regarding this tragic incident is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Bell at 705-876-1122 ext. 206 or Detective Constable Minnema at 705-876-1122 ext. 362.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca. A reward of up to $2,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest or recovery of stolen property.
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