UPDATE: Three teens charged after weekend incident

May 20, 2025

Police arrested three teens after a weekend weapons incident at the Intercity Shopping Centre.

Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the Intercity Shopping Centre shortly after 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, after receiving multiple 911 calls that a group of youth were involved in an altercation and that one person was injured.

 

Officers responded and contained the scene.

 

A male victim was transported to hospital for further treatment and assessment of injuries consistent with a stabbing.

 

Officers located three suspects nearby. All three were arrested and taken into custody.

 

A 14-year-old male is charged with Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, and Breach of Recognizance.

 

The accused appeared in court and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

 

Two 15-year-old males are charged with Assault.

 

Both have been released from custody with conditions and a future appearance date.

 

The identities of the accused individuals cannot be disclosed in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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