THUNDER BAY – A Thunder Bay man has been charged with second-degree murder after the death of a 33-year-old local man on Saturday.
Thunder Bay Police Service officials said that officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the 400-block area of McKenzie Street just after 4 p.m. following reports of a seriously injured male.
Officers arrived on scene and located the male, who appeared to have injuries sustained during a recent assault.
Superior North EMS paramedics transported the victim to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for further treatment. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police officials said that officers at the scene were able to identify and locate a male suspect who was arrested without further incident and transported to the police station.
Members of the Major Crimes and Forensic Identification Units are now involved in the ongoing homicide investigation.
The victim has been identified as Cody Young, 33, of Thunder Bay.
Police continue to hold the scene and a post-mortem examination is pending.
Matthew James Scavarelli, 24, of Thunder Bay, is charged with second-degree murder and is expected to appear in bail court Sunday in Thunder Bay.
The investigation remains ongoing.
