News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, December 23, 2013         MALE SHOT   C13-263227 On December 22, 2013 at approximately 8:55 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to the area of the 400 block of Partridge Avenue regarding a motor vehicle collision.   Upon arrival, emergency personnel located a 23 year-old injured male inside a vehicle. It was determined that his injuries were consistent with being shot. He was transported from the scene in critical condition, later upgraded to stable condition.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate.   Limited information is available at this time. Interviews are on-going.   Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).       SEXUAL ASSAULT – ARREST   C13-262583 On December 21, 2013 at approximately 8:50 p.m., two 15 year-old females were walking in the area of William Avenue and Isabel Street when they were approached by an unknown male in a van.   The male convinced the girls to get into his vehicle by offering them a ride home. One of the girls was dropped off at an address on Redwood Avenue however the other was taken northbound on McPhillips Street outside the city limits.   The female victim managed to obtain the suspect's cellular phone and began messaging her friend who had just been dropped off. The victim was concerned for her safety and requested that her friend contact police immediately.   Once outside the city limits, the suspect produced a knife and began sexually assaulting the victim. It was at this time the suspect received a phone message from the victim's friend indicating that police had been notified.   As a result, the suspect drove the victim back into the city dropping her off in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Salter Salter Street.   At approximately 9:30 p.m., officers located the suspect in his vehicle while in the area of McPhillips Street and Court Avenue.   Farrell FRANCIS, 51 years-oldhas been charged with the following offences due to his alleged involvement:   Sexual Assault Sexual Interference Fail to Comply with Probation Order   He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.         For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.