Toronto teen charged in Thunder Bay murder

An undated image of the signage is seen outside Thunder Bay Police Service headquarters in Thunder Bay, Ont. (File photo/CTV News)

An 18-year-old man from Toronto has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Quinnel La Rose, 18, of Milton, Ont., at a Thunder Bay residence last month, following an investigation that spanned more than a month and involved multiple police services.

Discovery of the victim

The Thunder Bay Police Service said officers first responded to a 911 call in the 300 block of Edward Street North at about 4:12 p.m. on Oct. 14. There, police located a deceased male.

The scene was investigated by the major crime and forensic identification units.

“The suspect and witnesses had left the scene more than 24 hours before police were called,” Thunder Bay police said in a news release.

The victim was later identified as La Rose.

The investigation into the homicide remains ongoing, police said.

Arrest, charges

The teen was arrested in Toronto on Nov. 21.

The Thunder Bay Police Service credited other Ontario police forces for their role in apprehending the suspect.

“The Thunder Bay Police Service would like to thank the Toronto Police Service and the Durham Regional Police Service for their assistance,” said police.

The accused was already under a court-ordered weapons prohibition stemming from a separate shooting incident that occurred in May 2023 in the 200 block of Amelia Street West in Thunder Bay.

He appeared in court on Nov. 22 and was remanded into custody with a future appearance date scheduled.

Authorities are asking anyone with information related to this homicide to call Thunder Bay police investigators at 807-684-1200 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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