The 2026 Ontario Homicide Victim List is available here.

Sault Ste. Marie Police and emergency dispatchers responded to a 911 call at approximately 11:30 p.m. on May 16, 2026, reporting that an individual had been stabbed inside one of the residences in the 600 block of MacDonald Avenue. Officers quickly responded to the scene. The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Damien Rego.

Police say a 29-year-old Marina Turco suspect was taken into custody and has since been charged with second-degree murder. The victim was transported to hospital but later succumbed to their injuries. Investigators confirmed that the victim and the accused were known to each other.

Members of the Investigation Services division, including the Forensic Identification Unit, are continuing to investigate and are expected to canvass the surrounding area for additional evidence and witness accounts.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have information about the incident, including residents or drivers with video footage recorded between 11:00 p.m. and 12:30 a.m., to contact Detective Sergeant Sean O’Dell at 705-949-6300 ext. 288.