News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, November 30, 2014       Stabbing Investigation Update – Homicide Arrest C14-254872 As previously released, on November 29, 2014 after 2:00 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of La Verendrye Street for the report of a stabbing.   A 31-year-old male was located and found to be suffering from an apparent stab wound in the upper body.  He was transported to hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries.   The victim has been identified as Victor Cory HARDISTY of Winnipeg.   Members of the Homicide Unit were notified and continued to investigate with the assistance of members from the Forensic Identification Section.   The investigation has revealed that the victim had arrived at the residence shortly before the incident occurred.  A drinking party commenced which resulted in an argument a few hours later between the victim and suspect. The dispute escalated to the point where the suspect produced a weapon and stabbed the victim. The suspect fled the residence and police were summoned.   On November 29, 2014 at approximately 4:15 p.m., Elvis Marcel MCKAY, 38 years of Winnipeg was arrested at a residence on Manitoba Avenue. He has been charged with the following for his alleged involvement:   Second Degree Murder Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance x 6   He was remanded into custody.     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.