THUNDER BAY – CRIME UPDATE –
Update: Firearms-related incident
The Thunder Bay Police Service continues to investigate a firearms-related incident.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the area of May and Bethune Streets shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25 after receiving a report of a weapons incident. No one was injured in the incident.
Further investigation by the Major Crime Unit revealed that the suspect who was arrested on scene was not the shooter. Marian George DODU was subsequently released the following day and charges against him were dismissed.
No further information is available at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 807-684-1200. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com
Earlier:
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the May Street and Bethune Street area shortly after 1:00 a.m., Thursday, September 25, for a report of a weapons incident. Police located evidence that firearms had been used.
A suspect was located and taken into custody. No injuries are believed to have occurred.
What the Charges Mean & Possible Penalties (General Guidance)
The following is plain-language information from the Criminal Code of Canada. Actual sentences, if any, depend on the facts, prior record, and judicial discretion. The accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Careless Use of a Firearm (s.86): Alleges unsafe handling/storage/use that could endanger others. A hybrid offence; penalties can include fines, probation, jail time, and weapons prohibitions.
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Pointing a Firearm (s.87): Intentionally pointing a firearm at another person. Hybrid; on indictment, up to 5 years’ imprisonment.
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Carrying a Concealed Weapon (s.90): Hiding a weapon on one’s person without lawful excuse. Hybrid; on indictment, up to 5 years.
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Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (s.91): Having a firearm without a licence/registration as required. Hybrid; on indictment, up to 5 years.
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Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession (s.92): Knowing (or being reckless to the fact) that possession is unauthorized. Indictable/Hybrid; on indictment, up to 10 years.
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Attempt to Commit Murder (s.239): Attempting to kill another person; using a firearm is an aggravating factor. Maximum penalty: life imprisonment; courts also consider weapons prohibitions and other ancillary orders.
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Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (s.88): Possessing a weapon with intent to commit an offence or endanger public peace. Hybrid; on indictment, up to 10 years.
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Discharge Firearm with Intent (s.244 / s.244.2): Intentionally discharging a firearm to wound, endanger life, or while reckless. Indictable; maximum up to 14 years’ imprisonment.
Additional judicial tools on conviction:
Courts may order firearms prohibitions, forfeiture of seized weapons, DNA orders in qualifying offences, and victim surcharges as permitted by law.
Anyone with information related to this incident can contact Thunder Bay Police Service at (807) 684-1200 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or p3tips.com.
Incident ID: TB25038478
