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Two men have been charged with attempted murder and other offences while a third suspect is wanted following a stabbing that police say was fuelled by road rage nearly a year ago in Richmond Hill.
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York Regional Police said, on June 21, 2025, officers responded to reports of an ongoing assault at a parking lot in the area of Yonge St. and May Ave.
Arriving cops found a male victim with stab wounds. The injuries were serious, but non-life-threatening.
According to police, police learned the victim was involved in a road rage incident with another man, who then left the scene.
Man returned with pals and assault began
Shortly after, while the victim was at a plaza, the same man returned with two other men and all three began assaulting the victim, cops allege. During the assault, the victim was stabbed by one of the attackers.
Officers arrested one suspect at the scene while the two other men fled the area.
Following a lengthy investigation, police said a second suspect was charged on Sunday.
Hamid-Reza Safi-Poor, 54, of Toronto, and Ali Kia, 59, of Markham were each charged with attempt to commit murder, aggravated assault, and uttering threats. Kia was also charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Third suspect identified
On Tuesday, police said the third suspect, 30-year-old Seyed-Houman Mirmoghtadaei, is wanted for attempt to commit murder and aggravated assault.
“He is encouraged to seek legal advice and turn himself in,” police said in a statement . “Investigators are reminding the public that anyone providing assistance to him may be subject to criminal charges.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7241, or submit anonymous tips by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.