News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

Monday, August 14, 2017 Male Shot - Arrest: C17-179504 On August 12, 2017 at approximately 8:15 p.m., Winnipeg Police were alerted to a male lying in a back lane near Boyd Ave. and Parr St., yelling that he had been shot. Officers attended and located a 32-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The male was transported to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable condition. His injuries are serious but not life threatening. On August 13, 2017 general patrol members located and arrested a 32-year-male. He has been charged with Aggravated Assault and several firearms related offences and detained in custody. Male Shot: C17-179796 On August 13, 2017 at approximately 2:40 a.m., Winnipeg Police were alerted to an injured male in the area of Salter St. and Redwood Ave. Officers attended and located a 28-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper back and head. The victim was transported to hospital in unstable condition where he was treated and later released. This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477). Homicide Investigation: C17-180360 On August 13, 2017 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police were alerted to the sounds of a possible assault in the 100 block of Killarney Ave. Upon arrival officers located a 29 year-old-male, unresponsive and not breathing. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service attended and advised the male was deceased.   This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477). Robbery: R17-65613 On August 14, 2017 shortly after midnight, a male was communicating with a female over a popular on-line dating website. He then made arrangements to meet at a residence in the first 100 block of Tyndal Ave. Upon entering the residence, the male was assaulted by several unknown persons and robbed of his personal belongings. The victim was able to escape and flee the residence; however, he was pursued by his attackers and assaulted a second time in the area of Burrows Ave. and Tyndall Ave. He was able to escape to safety. The victim suffered minor injuries to his upper body. This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477). For further information contact either: Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer Constable Tammy Skrabek, 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.