News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, May 21, 2015     Homicide Investigation Update - Arrest - C15-101966 As previously released, on May 19, 2015, shortly before 6:00 p.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1st 100 block of Cheltenham Cove for the report of an injured female. Officers attending to the scene arrived to find a female suffering from injuries to her upper body, which she later succumbed to.  She has been identified as Kathleen LEARY of Winnipeg.   Initial reports that a residential break & enter or home invasion had occurred are unfounded.   The investigation continued by members of the Homicide and Forensic Identification Units. A youth from Winnipeg, who is known to the victim, has been charged with Second Degree Murder for his alleged involvement.   He was detained in custody.     Motor Vehicle Collision Involving A Pedestrian Update - Arrest – C15-88507 As previously released, on May 2, 2015, shortly after 11:30 p.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Inkster Avenue and Bunting Street for the report of an injured, unconscious male.   A 22-year-old male was located suffering from injuries sustained in an apparent hit and run collision.  He was transported to hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries.                                  The investigation continued by members of the Central Traffic Unit who were able to identify a suspect.   On the afternoon of May 20, 2015, officers located and arrested the suspect without incident.   A 75-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing a charge of Fail to Stop at Scene of Accident Involving Death.   He was released via a Promise to Appear.   The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank the members of the public and media for their assistance in this matter.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, 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.