News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, August 26, 2014   Homicide Update - C14-180405 As previously reported, on August 25, 2014 shortly after 5:00 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the 200 block of Austin Street North for the report of a male having been stabbed.   Attending members located an adult male suffering from an apparent stab wound to the upper body.  He was transported to hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries.   The victim has been identified as Jeffery CAMPBELL, 25 years of Winnipeg.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     Suspicious Male – C14-180735 On August 25, 2014 at approximately 5:00 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a suspicious person.   Officers met with the 12 year old victim and her parents.  It was learned that at approximately 4:20 p.m. the victim had been walking in the 500 block of Washington Avenue when she noticed an unknown male following her.  The victim continued on, walking eastbound on Washington, when the male grabbed her from behind.  The victim kicked out and was able to break free after which she ran home and notified her parents.   The victim was not injured and at no time did the suspect say anything to the victim.   The suspect is described as: Caucasian, 40-50 years of age with a slim build, short brush cut hair approximately 1" in length and a lazy left eye.  He was wearing a green army sweater and blue jeans.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Child Abuse Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-3296 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).   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.