Toronto man faces second degree murder charge in death of woman, police say

FILE: Toronto police say officers responded to a call at about 9:40 a.m. Thursday in the city’s east end and found a woman without vital signs. (Pixabay photo)

TORONTO — Police say a 44-year-old Toronto man is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of a 52-year-old woman last week.

Toronto police say officers responded to a call at about 9:40 a.m. Thursday in the city’s east end and found a woman without vital signs.

They say the woman was rushed to hospital, where she later died of her injuries.

Police say an autopsy was conducted, but are not releasing the cause of death.

The victim has been identified as Carolyn Campbell of Toronto.

Police say the accused is scheduled to appear in a Toronto court Tuesday morning.