THUNDER BAY - An investigation into a sudden death at a south-side residence on Sunday afternoon has resulted in second-degree murder charges against a Thunder Bay man.
According to a Thunder Bay Police Service media release issued on Tuesday morning, Nazareth Alexander Nelson, 35, of Thunder Bay was arrested Sunday evening just before 8:45 p.m. at a south-side residence and has been charged with second-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated assault.
Police were called to a residence on the 200 block of Syndicate Avenue North on Sunday, Sept. 10 just before 11:30 a.m.
A male was found deceased and a 25-year-old male and a 23-year-old female were also found to be victims of an assault.
Police say all parties involved were known to each other.
Nelson has been charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, and attempted murder. He has been remanded into custody with a court date scheduled for Oct. 13, 2017.
A post-mortem examination on the deceased male is expected to take place in Toronto on Wednesday to determine a positive identification.
The condition of the two assault victims has not been made available at this time.
