8 teen girls charged with 2nd-degree murder in swarming death of man in Toronto: police

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8 teen girls charged with murder in Toronto man's swarming deathResident of homeless shelter says victim protected her during altercationEight teenage girls have been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 59-year-old man in Toronto, police say.WATCH | Toronto police say man was swarmed, then stabbed:Eight teen girls charged in stabbing death of Toronto manAt a news conference Tuesday, Browne told reporters a group of people flagged down emergency medical services staff in the York Street and University Area — in the city's downtown core just north of Union Station — on Sunday around 12:15 a.m.Police said the group of teen girls allegedly assaulted and stabbed the man.Officers from 52 Division arrested the girls nearby and recovered a number of weapons, Browne said.Police believe the girls came from various parts of the city, but don't know how or why the met that night.Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information is being asked to call 416-808-7400 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 416-222-TIPS (8477)."

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