THUNDER BAY -- Police have identified David Hugh Sweeney as the homicide victim found in a North Algoma Street home last weekend.
Thunder Bay police on Wednesday released the identity of the 59-year-old Thunder Bay man, after next of kin were notified and the post-mortem was completed.
Det. Insp. Ryan Hughes said police received a call about an assault at the residence at about 7 p.m. on Aug. 31.
“Police were called to an address on the 100 block of North Algoma for an assault. Officers located a male that was deceased,” Hughes said.
Hughes said there was trauma to the body but would not provide any further details on the cause of death.
The detective would not answer whether Sweeney was a resident of the home. He would also not comment on who called police or whether any suspects or persons of interest have been identified.
Police have previously urged anyone with video surveillance cameras along Algoma Street between Red River Road and River Street to come forward. They are also asking anyone who observed suspicious activity in the area between noon and 9 p.m. on Aug. 31 to notify investigators.
“It assists us with people in the area. It could identify a suspect or witnesses that could come forward and assist with our investigation,” Hughes said. “The officers are still going over the video surveillance.”
Police continue to have a presence outside of the home.
“The scene will be held until we are completely finished with that residence,” Hughes said.
Hughes said he doesn’t believe there is a threat to the community.
