Murder charge laid

Police confirmed Tuesday morning that they are now investigating the city’s third homicide of 2010.

Thunder Bay Police Service officials said a 23-year-old man was killed and a 19-year-old suspect arrested for second-degree murder following a disturbance in the 300 block area of High Street.

Officers responded to that area shortly before 3 a.m. and found an injured man. Paramedics took the man to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre where he later died from his injuries.

Police say a further investigation led officers to a 19-year-old Thunder Bay man, who is now charged with second-degree murder.

A post mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

Police say more information will be provided after the victim’s next of kin have been contacted.