Police are investigating a deadly attack at a Scarborough senior citizen's home late Wednesday evening.

Toronto police say they got the call around 11:15 p.m. to The Wexford Residence for Seniors located at 1860 Lawrence Avenue.

They confirm that a 72 year old woman is dead and was the victim of an assault. A 72 year old man has been taken into custody, and a 91 year old woman was also injured and taken to hospital.

Police say all three lived in the building.

At this point, no charges have been laid however, police say they are pending.