3 charged with second degree murder following northwestern Ont. weekend homicide

A Thunder Bay Police Service vehicle is shown at a residence on Pearl Street in Thunder Bay, Ont., on July 19, 2025. (Supplied)

Three individuals have been charged with second-degree murder following a fatal incident in Thunder Bay, Ont., over the weekend.

Police respond to weapons call

The Thunder Bay Police Service responded to a weapons call in the 200 block of Pearl Street in the early morning hours of July 19.

Officers located an adult male victim at the scene. The victim, identified as 32-year-old Allan Faykes, was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Earlier warning to public

Before midday on Saturday, investigators had issued a public warning that a homicide suspect was at large and possibly armed. However, they assured the public that the victim and suspect were believed to be known to each other, adding there was “minimal threat to public safety.”

Suspects arrested, charges laid

Following an investigation, police arrested three suspects: a 20-year-old man, a 22-year-old man, and a 45-year-old woman, all from Thunder Bay. Each faces a charge of second-degree murder. The 22-year-old suspect also faces additional charges for breaching probation – including a firearm-related offence.

The three accused appeared in court on Sunday and were remanded into custody, with future court dates scheduled.

Authorities urged anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Thunder Bay Police Service at 807-684-1200.