Homicide detectives are investigating a death following a fight at a city-run Scarborough nursing home on Tuesday.

Toronto police say they were called to Bendale Acres, a long-term care home at 2920 Lawrence Ave E., near Brimley Road, at 10:41 a.m. for a report of an assault.

Two residents had gotten into an "altercation" at the home and one was taken to a local hospital to be treated for injuries, according to Const. Alex Li, spokesperson for the Toronto Police Service.

That person was pronounced dead in hospital on Tuesday afternoon.

The Toronto police homicide unit has been notified and detectives are working with divisional investigators, Li said.

Police did not immediately release details about the victim. On Wednesday morning, investigators would only say the victim is male.

"The investigation is in its early stages," Li said on Tuesday. "It is an ongoing investigation."

Li said he did not know if anyone is in custody.

On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the City of Toronto said city staff are co-operating with the police investigation.

"Staff also extend their deepest condolences to the family of the deceased resident," Brad Ross said in a statement to CBC News.