THUNDER BAY -- A 44-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a 41-year-old man was killed on Sunday night.
A witness reported hearing shots fired at the time of the incident.
Police, in a release issued on Monday, said they arrived at the 200 block of Pearl Street at about 10:15 p.m. and located the victim, who was found with serious injuries. He was later pronounced dead of his injuries at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The victim's name has not been released.
In addition to the first-degree murder charge, Jaime Osmar was also charged with breach of recognizance. Osmar in December was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
Two other suspects remain on the loose.
The first suspect is believed to be a white male, with a slim build and long, dark unkempt hair. He was wearing dark pants, a light-coloured hoodie and a black hat, worn backwards.
The second suspect is also believed to be a male, wearing a light-coloured jacket, grey pants, a white toque and a light-coloured face mask.
Both suspects are considered to be armed and dangerous and police warn the public not to approach them if spotted, but to immediately phone 911.
Anyone with information or cameras in the area are asked to contact police at 807- 685-1200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com/273.
The full police release follow:
NEWS RELEASE
THUNDER BAY POLICE SERVICE
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Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 200-block area of Pearl Street just after 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 15 following a 911 call about a shooting incident that had just occurred.
A 41-year-old Thunder Bay man was located in the area with serious injuries. He died from his injuries and was pronounced dead at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
Investigators with the Thunder Bay Police Service Major Crimes and Forensic Identification Units are now involved in the ongoing investigation.
As a result of the ongoing investigation the Thunder Bay Police Service has arrested:
- Jamie OSMAR (1977/11/03) of Thunder Bay for: First-Degree Murder, and Breach of Recognizance
Two male suspects remain outstanding.
Suspect descriptors follow:
Suspect 1 believed to be a White male, slim build, long dark unkempt hair, dark pants, light-coloured hoodie, black hat on backwards.
Suspect 2 believed to be male, slim build, light-coloured jacket, grey pants, white toque, light-coloured face mask.
The suspects are considered to be armed and dangerous. If encountered do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately.
Anyone with information or cameras in the area are asked to contact police at 807- 685-1200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com/273.
