News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, July 4, 2015   Serious incident - 200 block of River Avenue – Update - C15-138922 & C15-138959 As previously released, on July 3, 2015, at approximately 10:15 the Winnipeg Police received reports of ‎shots fired or a possible explosion at a law firm in the 200 block of River Avenue.  A 38-year-old female was located suffering from injuries to her upper body as a result of an apparent explosive device. She was transported to hospital in critical condition where she remains for treatment.  Several units including the Bomb Unit, Tactical Support Team and uniform members attended.  Police remain on scene. Members attended to a second incident in the 400 block of St Mary s Avenue for the report of a suspicious package that was later determined to be unfounded. Investigators believe that this is an isolated incident and are not considering it as a continuing threat to the general public. The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 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 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.