On Sunday, October 13, 2024, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Beaverdams Road and Baker Street in Thorold in regards to a fire call.
Investigation revealed that the rear of a residence in this area was completely engulfed in flames. The Thorold Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.
An adult male was located suffering from life threatening injuries as a result of the fire. He was transported to a local hospital where he was tragically pronounced deceased.
1 District detectives have taken carriage of the investigation and are working with the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office and the office of the Coroner.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009573.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.