THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay Police are on the hunt for a pair of suspects wanted in the city’s third murder in May.
Josh Kakegamic, 44, and Daniel Blais, 35, are both being sought in the killing of 30-year-old Cody Bulmer, who died as a result of a violent incident at a residence in the area of the 1400 block of Balmoral Street on Monday, May 23 at about 1:30 p.m.
Det.-Insp. Jeremy Pearson said the incident, initially labelled a sudden death, became a homicide investigation once a post-mortem examination of the victim was conducted.
While Pearson could not reveal the exact nature of the injuries, he did say the incident was not firearms related.
“At this time we are prepared to announce we have sought arrest warrants for two males, both of Thunder Bay – Josh Kakegamic, 44 years old, (and) Daniel Blais, 35 years old,” Pearson said.
Both suspects are known to Thunder Bay Police, Pearson confirmed.
Interviews with witnesses led police to the two suspects, along with the physical investigation and the post-mortem exam.
Pearson said the primary response branch at Thunder Bay Police Service responded to a call for service on the day in question.
“There was a male in medical distress. Life-saving efforts were attempted. However the male passed away. There were signs of a violent altercation inside the residence. The investigation led to numerous witnesses being interviewed and the post-mortem examination determined the cause,” Pearson said.
Both Kakegamic and Blais should not be approached if seen on the street and both men are believed to still be in the Thunder Bay area.
The killing is the fourth homicide in Thunder Bay in 2022.
