News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, January 18, 2015        Update - Sudden Death Investigation – C15-11440 As previously released - On January 17, 2015 at approximately 1:10 a.m., officers responded to a home located in the 100 block of Lorne Avenue regarding an unresponsive female.   Initially, investigators determined that a female had been involved in an altercation resulting in her becoming unresponsive. Occupants of the home came to her aide and notified emergency personnel.   An 18 year-old female was transported to hospital in critical condition where she was later pronounced deceased.   Members of the Homicide Unit were notified and continued to investigate.    An autopsy was completed Saturday afternoon and it appears that the cause of death is medically related, therefore, criminal charges are not being pursued at this time.     Motor Vehicle Collision – C15-11595 On January 17, 2015 at approximately 9:25 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the area of the 400 block of Notre Dame Avenue regarding a serious collision involving a vehicle into a nearby business.     At this time, it has been determined that a Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service ambulance was travelling westbound on Notre Dame Avenue approaching a green light at Isabel Street. As the ambulance entered the intersection, a pick-up truck was observed travelling northbound on Isabel Street. The two vehicles collided causing the truck to crash into the southeast facing of a nearby jewellery store. Significant damage was caused.   The four occupants of the truck and the two occupants of the ambulance were not seriously injured.   The investigation continues.     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.