Bill Mauro is concerned for the city’s image after a viral video appears to show a city police officer hitting a teen on a gurney.
The Mayor says he will defend Thunder Bay, admitting the video may mean another blow to the city’s national reputation.
“We all acknowledge our challenges, but we can’t ever be backed into a corner so people believe Thunder Bay is the only city that has these challenges.”
Mauro didn’t comment on the video itself, adding he’ll let investigators do their work.