MISHKEEGOGAMANG FIRST NATION -- Police say a 17-year-old Mishkeegogamang First Nation girl has died of injuries suffered in a weekend assault, leading to murder charges expected against a 32-year-old man.
OPP, in a release issued on Friday night, said Lynnora Mikenak, also known as Lynorra Lawson, was pronounced dead following the May assault, that led to the arrest of 32-year-old Jerry Fox.
The accused remains in custody awaiting his next court date and police say additional charges are pending.
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service officers were called to a Henry Street residence just after 7 p.m. on May 1 and requested assistance from OPP. The victim was later airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is ongoing under the direction of the OPP's criminal investigation branch.
Members of the public with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or can provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Online information can be provided at ontariocrimestoppers.ca
