MISHKEEGOGAMANG FIRST NATION, Ont. - A man arrested in connection to the death of a 17-year-old woman in Mishkeegogamang First Nation has now been charged with second-degree murder.
Jerry Fox, 32, of Mishkeegogamang First Nation was arrested following a serious assault that took place in the community on May 1 and he has now been charged with second-degree murder.
Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service members responded to reports of an assault at a Henry Street residence on the morning of May 1 just after 7 a.m. and requested assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police.
A woman, later identified as 17-year-old Lynnora Mikenak, also known as Lynorra Lawson, was found at the scene with serious injuries.
Mikenak was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries. She later died as a result of her injuries.
Fox remains in custody and will make his next court appearance on May 14 for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information that could assist in this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca
