Victim succumbs to injuries, suspect charged with murder

July 22, 2025

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A homicide investigation has resulted in a 34-year-old man facing a murder charge following an altercation that took place earlier this month.


Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the area of Jean Street and Van Norman Street shortly after 11 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, after receiving reports of an assault.


Responding officers located an injured male. The male was transported to hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening.


The victim was pronounced deceased in hospital on Wednesday, July 16. The victim has been identified as a 27-year-old Thunder Bay resident.


Billy MOSKOTAYWENENE, 34, was originally arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault. He was re-arrested on Monday, July 21, and charged with Second-Degree Murder.


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

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