News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, October 3, 2017     Robbery - Arrest: C17-222335 On October 2, 2017 Winnipeg Police were called to the 300 block of Kennedy St. for the report of a male, armed with a firearm, assaulting security guard at this location.     Members of the Winnipeg Police Tactical Support Team responded and upon observing the suspect in the area of Kennedy St. and Ellice Ave., the suspect pointed a handgun at the officers while travelling in their vehicle. Officers stopped and the suspect fled while continuing to point the handgun behind him towards officers.     The suspect male was located in the rear parking lot of Portage Place and taken into custody. A replica handgun was located nearby.     The victim reported that he was confronted by the male who was attempting to gain entry to a building in the area. When the male was refused entry he removed a handgun, pointed it at the victim, threatened to shoot him, and attempted to rob the victim of his personal belongings. The victim was able to escape and notify police.     Oliver SCOTT, 29-years-old of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences: Robbery Pointing a Firearm Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm Mischief Under $5000 Pointing a Firearm X2 Public Mischief Fail to Comply with Recognizance X3 Fail to Comply with Probation Order X2   He has been detained in custody.     Stabbing - Arrest:C17-221599 On October 2, 2017 Winnipeg Police were notified of a male stabbed in the 300 block of Ellice St. General Patrol members attended and located a 19-year-old male with upper body injuries. He was transported to hospital in stable condition.     Officers searched the area and located a suspect male a short distance away.     The investigation revealed that a verbal confrontation took place between the victim and the suspect which quickly escalated. A second suspect stabbed the victim numerous times in the upper body and head area causing the victim to fall to the ground. Both suspects continued to physically assault the victim as he lay on the ground. They then left the area on foot.     Tyrone James BARKMAN, 21-years-old of Garden Hill, Manitoba has been charged with the following offences: Assault Assault with a Weapon Fail to Comply with Probation X2 Fail to Comply with Recognizance X2   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.