THUNDER BAY -- Police are investigating the city's third murder of 2020, after a body was found on Picton Avenue.
A source at the scene said his daughter was outside early Tuesday morning, when she noticed someone laying in the middle of the street. Believing the person had slipped on ice, she went to check on their condition.
Upon a quick inspection, she immediately called 911.
Police say they were dispatched to the scene just after midnight and they remain on scene on Tuesday morning, a forensics crew lining the streets with small green evidence cones.
Police, in a release, say they are investigating a murder.
Residents in the area who happen to see potential evidence on their property are asked to not touch the items and contact the police immeidately.
The public is being asked to stay away from the area while police conduct the investigation.
A man who lives in the neighbourhood told tbnewswatch.com that two people were injured in an altercation, but police have not confirmed that as of yet. Police say they will provide further updates in the day.
There is no word on any arrests at this time.
See the full release below.
NEWS RELEASE
THUNDER BAY POLICE SERVICE
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The Thunder Bay Police Service is at the scene of a major incident in the 100-block of Picton Avenue.
Officers were dispatched to the area just after midnight on Tuesday, March 3. Members of the Major Crimes Unit are now investigating a homicide.
A large police presence remains in the area as the investigation continues. If any residents, in the immediate area, sees potential evidence on their property they are urged not to touch the item and please contact police immediately.
The public is asked to avoid the area at this time so officers can process the scene.
Further updates will be provided to media today.
If you have any information that may assist investigators please call police at 684-1200 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.
