One dead and one arrested after altercation in West Toronto

The tragedy occurred in a reception hall on Friday evening.

One ​​person died and a man was arrested after an altercation in a banquet hall in the& #x27;west Toronto Friday night.

Police responded to a reception hall near Highway 27 and Steeles Avenue West to reports of beatings fire shortly after 9:30 p.m.

Police say one person was stabbed during the confrontation. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she died of her injuries.

Another victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

A man was arrested and a firearm was recovered from the scene.

No further information on the victim has yet been has been disclosed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Toronto Police Homicide Unit.

< em>With information from CBC