Update: Arrest made in homicide investigation
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Police have arrested a suspect wanted for murder.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to a 911 call received at approximately 3:00 p.m. on October 30, 2025. A 67-year-old deceased male was located at a residence in the 100 block of College Street. The Major Crimes Unit became involved in the investigation.
The victim is Maurice Kenneth Bruins, 67, of Thunder Bay. Police believe he is the victim of an interrupted Break-and-Enter, and that this was not a targeted incident.
Police believe the accused left the residence in the victim’s vehicle and traveled to a community outside of the City of Thunder Bay, where he committed a separate Break-and-Enter.
As a result of the continued investigation by the Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Unit, an accused was identified.
On Tuesday, November 4, the suspect, Dwayne FERRIS, 24, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with Second-Degree Murder and Break-and-Enter.
The accused appeared in court on November 5 and has been remanded to custody.
The Thunder Bay Police Service wishes to thank the Ontario Provincial Police for their assistance in locating the stolen vehicle.
