Police investigating sudden death on city’s north end
December 26, 2025
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The Thunder Bay Police Service is currently investigating a sudden death on the city’s north end.
On December 25, 2025 just before 1:00 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call regarding a sudden death on Regent Street.
On scene officers located a deceased man.
The Major Crime Unit is involved in the ongoing investigation.
No further information is available at this time.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
Anyone with any information concerning the case is encouraged to come forward and speak with Investigators by calling 807-684-1200.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online at www.p3tips.com.
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