News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

Thursday, August 11, 2016 Suspicious Circumstances, Body located– C16-166130 On August 10, 2016, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Emergency services personnel responded to the 400 block of McGee Street, for a report of a body located. The investigation at this point is in very early stages, and is pending results of an autopsy. Anyone with information regarding this on-going investigation is asked to contact members of the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).  Stabbing Incidents – C16-166338/C16-166341 On August 11, 2016, at approximately 3:55 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service were called to the 500 block of Magnus Avenue for a report of an assault. While at the scene, members of the Winnipeg Police Service were called to the 600 block of Magnus Avenue where they located a 34 year old male who had been stabbed in the upper body area.  It is believed that the victim had been walking in the 500 block of Magnus Avenue when he was confronted by 2 males, and stabbed.  The victim then walked to the 600 block of Magnus Avenue, where he collapsed. Emergency personnel transported the victim to the hospital in critical condition. While officers were on scene, a second stabbing was reported at approximately 4:10 a.m., nearby in the 500 block of Magnus avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a 32 year old male victim who had also been stabbed.   This victim had observed the first assault in the 500 block of Magnus Avenue.  He was then confronted by the same suspects, and stabbed in the upper body area.  He was transported to hospital in unstable condition.    Members of General Patrol and Canine units shortly thereafter located and arrested two adult male suspects in the area. The investigation is continuing. The Winnipeg Police Service is asking anyone with information on this incident to contact investigators with the District Crime 3 Unit at (204) 986-2848.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Rob Carver, 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.