Death of David Hugh Sweeney, of Thunder Bay, being investigated as a homicide

Thunder Bay police responded to a report of an assault at a home located in the 100 block of North Algoma street, on August 31st at approximately 7:00pm.

Police arived at the home to find 59-year-old David Hugh Sweeney deceased. Det. Insp. Ryan Hughes said there was trauma to the body but would not provide any further details. No other information is available at this time.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to contact the police at 684-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477