Murder suspect arrested

October 16, 2025

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Police have arrested a suspected wanted for murder in relation to an incident in Thunder Bay On September 30, 2025.


Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the area of 1010 Dawson Road area following calls to 911 about an injured male. Members of the TBPS Primary Response Unit, Emergency Task Unit and the K9 Unit were deployed.

 

The male, Justin coaster, 35, of Thunder Bay, was transported to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre where he was pronounced deceased.


As a result of the continued investigation by the Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Unit, an accused was identified.


On Friday, October 10th, members of the BEAR unit assisted by the CORE unit located and captured the accused.


Maximus KITCHKEESIC is charged with Second Degree Murder.



The accused appeared in court on October 11th and has been remanded to custody. 

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