Thunder Bay Man Charged With Manslaughter in Death of Kelsey Anderson

Thunder Bay, ON — A 33-year-old Thunder Bay man has been charged with manslaughter following a Major Crime Unit investigation into the death of Kelsey Anderson.

The Thunder Bay Police Service Major Crime Unit investigation resulted in charges after a deceased individual, later identified as 36-year-old Kelsey Anderson, was located during the course of the probe. On June 6, 2026, officers located and arrested a suspect connected to the death.

As a result of the investigation, Dion McKay of Thunder Bay has been charged with manslaughter. The accused remains in custody following their first court appearance. Anderson was originally reported missing last month, and this is the first time city police have indicated that foul play was involved in his death.


A 33-year-old Thunder Bay man has been charged with manslaughter after a Major Crime Unit investigation into the death of Kelsey Anderson.

The case marks a significant development in what was previously a missing person investigation. Community members across Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario continue to follow the story as it moves through the judicial process. The accused made a first court appearance over the weekend and remains in custody.

No further details about the circumstances of Anderson’s death have been released by police at this time, as the investigation remains active. Police have indicated that no further information is available for release while the matter proceeds through court.

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📍 Source: Thunder Bay Police Service · By: Staff · 🗓️ June 09, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online

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