News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, September 24, 2017   Officer Involved Shooting – Update: C17-214467   As previously released:   On September 23, 2017, at approximately 4:10 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence in the 100 block of Madrigal Close.   Upon arrival, officers came across an altercation and a member of the Tactical Support Team was stabbed in the upper body causing a serious injury.   A tactical tourniquet was applied to the injured officer to stabilize his injury and he was transported to hospital in unstable condition where he remains at this time.   During the incident, a 33-year-old male suspect was shot by an attending officer. He was transported to hospital in critical condition.    The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has been notified.   The male suspect has since been pronounced deceased.   Any further inquiries should be directed to the Independent Investigation Unit.   The injured officer has since been upgraded to stable condition and remains in hospital at this time.   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.