Coverage dated December 19, 2022 to December 21, 2022

8 teen girls charged with murder in 'swarming' attack on man in Canada

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Authorities said the girls accused in the deadly assault of the man range in age from 13-16 years old.

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The Guardian
Eight teenage girls charged with murder in Toronto stabbing death (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 19, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
The suspects – ages 13 to 16 – were said to have met via social media before gathering downtown and allegedly ‘swarming’ victim
MyNorthwest
8 teen girls charged with murder in Toronto stabbing death (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Dec 19, 2022
MyNorthwest's feed description
TORONTO (AP) -- Eight teenage girls who apparently met on social media have been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 59-year-old
The Daily Caller
Police Charge Group Of Eight Teenage Girls With Murder After They Allegedly Killed Homeless Man (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Dec 20, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
Eight teenage girls in Canada have been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a homeless man over what police believe was a bottle of alcohol.
Washington Post
Eight girls charged with stabbing Toronto man dead in ‘swarming’ attack (opens Washington Post)
Published Dec 20, 2022
Washington Post's feed description
The teenagers, ages 13 to 16, attacked the 59-year-old victim in the Canada city's downtown area, police allege. He died as a result of stab wounds shortly after.
NBC New York
'They Are All Equally Culpable': 8 Teen Girls Charged With Murder in Toronto (opens NBC New York)
Published Dec 20, 2022
NBC New York's feed description
Toronto police say eight teenage girls who apparently met on social media have been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 59-year-old man.
KVIA El Paso
8 teenage girls charged with second-degree murder in fatal stabbing of Toronto man (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Dec 20, 2022
KVIA El Paso's feed description
By Amanda Musa and Paula Newton, CNN Eight teenage girls were charged with murder Tuesday in the stabbing death of a 59-year-old Toronto man in what police are calling a “swarming” attack. The man was found stabbed Sunday shortly after 12 a.m.
New York Times
8 Teenage Girls Charged With Killing a Toronto Man (opens New York Times)
Published Dec 20, 2022
New York Times's feed description
Police said the girls, who ranged from 13 to 16 years old, connected on social media before meeting up, possibly for the first time, on the day of the killing.
Fox News
Canada police arrest 8 teen girls for 'swarming,' allegedly stabbing homeless man to death on Toronto street (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 20, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Eight teen girls who met on social media were arrested for the murder of a 59-year-old man living in the Toronto shelter system after allegedly 'swarming' their victim on the street.
CBS News
8 teen girls charged in "swarming" murder of man in downtown Toronto: "You think you've seen it all" (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 20, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Three of the girls are 13 years old, three are 14 and two are 16. They met on social media, police said.
Los Angeles Times
8 teen girls charged with murder in group attack and fatal stabbing of man in Toronto (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 20, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Investigators allege that eight teenage girls who apparently met on social media attacked and fatally stabbed a 59-year-old man in downtown Toronto.
NBC News
8 teenage girls charged with murder in deadly stabbing attack on 59-year-old man in Canada (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 20, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Police said the teens' behavior was consistent was "swarming" which involves selecting a target to victimize.
Washington Examiner
Eight Toronto teenagers charged with second-degree murder of 59-year-old man (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 20, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Eight teenage girls from Toronto have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 59-year-old man who was living on the streets.
WMUR
8 teen girls charged with second-degree murder in fatal stabbing of Toronto man (opens WMUR)
Published Dec 20, 2022
WMUR's feed description
Three of the girls are 13, three of them are 14, and two of them are 16, according to police.
FOX 5 DC
8 teen girls charged with murder in 'swarming' attack on man in Canada (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Dec 21, 2022
FOX 5 DC's feed description
Authorities said the girls accused in the deadly assault of the man range in age from 13-16 years old.
WTHR Indianapolis
8 teen girls charged with murder in 59-year-old man's stabbing death (opens WTHR Indianapolis)
Published Dec 21, 2022
WTHR Indianapolis's feed description
Police say the teens, who met on social media, assaulted and stabbed the man in Toronto's downtown area Sunday.

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