Thunder Bay Police Service investigating homicide on city’s south end

March 5, 2026

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The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a homicide on the city’s south end.
 
Officers were dispatched to the Hall Place area on the evening of March 1, 2026.
 
A deceased male was located.
 
The Major Crime Unit became involved in the ongoing investigation.
 
The Thunder Bay Police Service is looking for security video or dashcam footage between February 22, 2026, and March 1, 2026, along Walsh Street East, between Edward Street South and Tarbutt Street South.
 
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation, or who wishes to submit video footage, should contact Detective Constable Jason Bresele at jason.bresele@thunderbaypolice.ca
 
Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online at www.p3tips.com.

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