UPDATE: Police investigating homicide
January 15, 2025
Police are investigating an incident that occurred Tuesday night as a homicide.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the 1100 block of Lincoln Street shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14.
A male victim was located with life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital. The victim has since been pronounced deceased.
A visible police presence remains in the area.
The Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Unit are involved in the ongoing investigation.
No further information is available at this time. Media updates will be provided when they become available.
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