News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, January 17, 2016     Update – Attempt Murder Arrest – C16-0010380 C16-0010386 As previously released - On January 16, 2016 at approximately 3:40 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a robbery in progress at a gas station located in the 1700 block of Kenaston Boulevard. It's been determined that a lone male suspect attended to the business and confronted a female employee. The suspect concealed his identity and was armed with a gun when he robbed the business. During the robbery, the suspect discharged a firearm before fleeing in a vehicle. No one was injured as a result. At approximately 4:10 a.m., officers located the suspect vehicle in the area of Regent Avenue West and Stapon Road. The suspect fled at a high rate of speed having no regard for public safety and officers pursued. The suspect then stopped his vehicle and discharged a firearm in the direction of police. Involved officer(s) also came to a stop and exchanged fire. No one was injured and the pursuit continued. The suspect eventually came to a stop in the area of Springfield Road and a dead end, west of Lagimodiere Boulevard. The suspect was taking into custody due to the efforts of Canine and Patrol members. The investigation continued by members of the Homicide Unit, Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Services Unit. Anthony Joseph RAPOSO, 51-years-old of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences due to his alleged involvement: Attempt Murder x 3 Robbery with a Firearm Disguise with Intent Discharge of Firearm in Reckless Manner x 2 Point Firearm x 3 Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle Possess Goods Obtained by Crime Possess Loaded Prohibited Firearm Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Carry Concealed Weapon He remains in custody. The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has been notified, pursuant to the Manitoba Police Services Act.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs 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.