Update: Arrest made in homicide investigation

November 22, 2025

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Police have arrested a suspect wanted for murder. 


On October 14, 2025, at approximately, 4:12 pm, members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response Unit responded to a 911 call in the 300 block of Edward Street North. 


Officers located a deceased male, later identified as Quinnel LA ROSE, 18, of Milton, Ontario. The suspect and witnesses had left the scene more than 24 hours before police were called. 


The Major Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Unit became involved in the investigation. 


Christian WILLIAMS-KAZADI, 18, of Toronto, has been charged with Second Degree Murder. 


WILLIAMS-KAZADI was bound by a weapons prohibition resulting from a shooting incident on May 3, 2023, in the 200 block of Amelia Street, West. 


The accused was arrested on November 21 in Toronto. The Thunder Bay Police Service would like to thank the Toronto Police Service (Guns and Gangs Unit) and the Durham Regional Police Service (Guns and Gangs) for their assistance. 


The accused appeared in court on November 22 and has been remanded into police custody with a future appearance date. 


Anyone with information related to this homicide, is asked to contact Investigators at the Thunder Bay Police Service at 807-684-1200. 


Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8476 or online at www.p3tips.com. 


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