Police response to weapons call leads to aggravated assault charge

December 10, 2025

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A local man is facing charges following a Thunder Bay Police Service response to a weapons call.
 
Officers responded to reports of an altercation in the Red River Road area just after noon on December 9.
 
When officers arrived on scene, they located a man with injuries consistent with a stabbing and spoke to multiple witnesses.
 
The suspect left the scene prior to officers arriving.
 
Paramedics attended the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital.
 
Further investigation led to a suspect being located and arrested.
 
41-year-old Richard MCCORMICK has been charged with Aggravated Assault.
 
The accused was also charged with mischief under $5,000 in relation to a separate investigation.
 
The accused remains in custody awaiting an appearance in bail court.