Thunder Bay Homicides in 2025: Four in the City, Plus One in Shuniah Brings CMA Total to Five

Thunder Bay – NEWS – Thunder Bay has recorded four homicides in 2025. A separate homicide in Shuniah—part of the Thunder Bay Census Metropolitan Area (CMA)—brings the regional total to five.

While any loss of life is tragic, the year-to-date total is tracking below recent peaks seen in past years for the CMA. (Thunder Bay recorded 15 homicides in 2022, the highest rate among Canadian CMAs that year.)

Timeline & Case Details

1) McIvor Court (Evening of Jan. 15, 2025)

What happened: Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) responded to McIvor Court just before 10 p.m. A man with life-threatening injuries was located and later died. TBPS held the scene into the next day.

2) Jean Street & Van Norman Street (Assault July 3; Death July 16)

What happened: An adult male (27) succumbed to injuries nearly two weeks after an assault in the Jean/Van Norman area.

Charge: Billy Moskotaywenene, 34—initially charged with aggravated assault—was re-arrested and charged with second-degree murder on July 21. He was remanded into custody following a court appearance.

3) Pearl Street (Early Morning, July 19)

What happened: TBPS responded to a weapons call in the 200 block of Pearl Street. Allan Faykes, 32, was found critically injured and later pronounced deceased in hospital.
Charges: Three Thunder Bay residents—Kyran Annala (20), Dylan Wabason (22), and Stephanie Wanakamik (45)—were arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

4) Dawson Road (Evening of Sept. 30; Release Oct. 1)

What happened: TBPS responded around 5:30 p.m. near 1010 Dawson Road for an injured male who was later pronounced deceased.

Status: Homicide investigation underway; the Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Unit are leading.

The Shuniah Homicide (CMA) — Why It Counts Toward Thunder Bay’s Regional Total

Shuniah Homicide (July 15)

What happened: Shelley Marconi, 54, of Shuniah, was killed. Kyle Barry, 26 (also of Shuniah) was charged with second-degree murder and remanded into custody; his initial court appearance was scheduled in Thunder Bay.

Why Shuniah is included in Thunder Bay’s CMA numbers

The Thunder Bay Census Metropolitan Area includes the City of Thunder Bay plus surrounding municipalities: Shuniah, Oliver Paipoonge, Neebing, Conmee, O’Connor, Gillies, and Fort William First Nation. Because Shuniah is inside the Thunder Bay CMA, homicides there are counted in regional (CMA) totals, even though they occurred outside the city limits. This delineation follows Statistics Canada’s CMA methodology (a core urban area plus adjacent municipalities with strong commuting ties).

How 2025 Compares (Context)

• 2025 YTD: Four city homicides, five across the CMA (including Shuniah).

• 2024: Multiple outlets reported eight homicides in the Thunder Bay CMA for 2024, contributing to a persistently high violent-crime index.

• 2022: Record 15 homicides, the highest rate among Canadian CMAs.

Bottom line: As of October 1, 2025 is trending below some recent years’ totals—but investigations remain active and subject to updates.

How to Share Information

If you have information, video, or dash-cam footage related to any of these cases:

• TBPS (non-emergency): 807-684-1200

• Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-222-8477 or p3tips.com
  (Refer to the latest TBPS releases for case numbers and updates.)

Editor’s note: This report compiles official releases and verified local coverage. Details may evolve as investigations proceed; NetNewsLedger will update as TBPS and partner agencies release new information. The original post did not include the McIvor Court homicide.