SUDBURY—A Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) man has been charged with murder after an alleged stabbing took place last Friday evening in Sudbury.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) reported on February 3 that Bradley Peltier, 30, of Wiikwemkoong appeared in bail court that morning and was remanded into custody. The accused is facing charges of first-degree murder and possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace. A scene had been held overnight Friday at a Cabot Street address while detectives worked to obtain a search warrant. The GSPS Forensic Identification Unit processed multiple scenes and several witnesses were interviewed.
The search warrant was executed on Saturday and the scene was released Saturday afternoon.
“On Friday, February 2, shortly before 8 pm police and emergency medical services responded to the area of Cabot Street and Hearne Avenue regarding a weapons complaint,” reported the GSPS very early on Saturday morning. “A 20-year-old male was taken to Health Sciences North by EMS for treatment of edged weapon injuries. The victim was later pronounced deceased.”
“Detectives from our major crimes section of the Criminal Investigations Division have commenced a homicide investigation. One person has been taken into custody and will appear in weekend and statutory holiday (WASH) court on Saturday morning. The identity of this party will not be released before the court appearance,” reported GSPS early Saturday morning.
The identify of the 20-year-old deceased will be withheld at this time pending further consultation with the family. A postmortem examination will be conducted this week in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, reported GSPS. “We extend our condolences to all those who are grieving.”
Detectives from the GSPS Criminal Investigation Division will seek out any additional witnesses and pursue any further evidence in the coming days as they prepare their case for court, the GSPS release continues. “The public can assist us by cooperating in our area canvasses, coming forward with any additional information and by encouraging others to do so. Additional information might also include digital evidence such as video, photos and messaging. The GSPS can be reached at (705) 675-9171.”
