Thunder Bay

Marlan Patrick Chookomolin, 25, dies in Thunder Bay, Ont., hospital

A 25-year-old man who was found "unresponsive" on a north-side Thunder Bay, Ont., recreation trail early Sunday morning has died after being taken off life support, according to police.

Police say Chookomolin was found 'unresponsive' on a city trail early Sunday morning

Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they're conducting interviews and gathering video footage in trying to determine what happened to Marlan Patrick Chookomolin. (Cathy Alex/CBC)

A 25-year-old man who was found "unresponsive" on a north-side Thunder Bay, Ont., recreation trail early Sunday morning has died after being taken off life support, city police said in a written release Tuesday.

Marlan Patrick Chookomolin was found on a pathway that runs parallel to the Thunder Bay Expressway, just north of Dawson Road around midnight on June 25. The trail network continues behind the Landmark Inn into the County Park neighbourhood.
Marlan Patrick Chookomolin was found on a pathway near the Thunder Bay Expressway in the early morning hours of June 25. (Submitted by Thunder Bay Police Service)

Chookomolin had been listed in critical condition.

Police said on Tuesday that Chookomolin was taken off life support Monday and subsequently died that night. A post-mortem is scheduled to take place in Toronto on Wednesday.

Police said investigators are conducting interviews and gathering video footage in order to trace Chookomolin's whereabouts Saturday afternoon and evening. Police are also looking to speak with anyone who saw him on that day.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.