Police investigating homicide

The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a recent incident on the city’s north side as a homicide.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were originally dispatched to a home in the 400 block of Hodder Avenue at about 11:30 p.m. on Monday, May 2 following reports of a disturbance.

When police arrived, they learned an adult male had suffered apparent injuries following an apparent assault.

Members of the TBPS’s Major Crimes and Forensic Identification Units became involved in the investigation. As a result of continued investigation, police are now investigating the incident as a homicide.

Paramedics with the Superior North EMS were also dispatched to the scene. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim died from their injuries.

The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Thunder Bay man. His name is being withheld at this time.

A post-mortem examination took place in Thunder Bay on Wednesday, May 4.

The investigation remains ongoing.

If you have any information that could assist investigators please call police at 684-1200. You can submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.