News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, August 7, 2018     Aggravated Assault – Arrests: C18-168727    On August 4, 2018, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Winnipeg Police responded to a report of a male shot in the area of Roy Ave. and Cecil St. The 18-year-old male victim was transported to hospital in critical condition with life-altering injuries. A short time later officers from the Street Crime Unit observed a suspect vehicle in the area of Logan St. and Arlington Ave. The SUV fled the area but crashed in the 500 block of Elgin Ave. Four adult males were arrested and a sawed-off shotgun was located. The investigation determined that the victim was riding his bicycle along with 2 relatives when he was confronted by the 4 suspects who drove in front of them blocking their path. The 2 parties were not known to each other. One of the accused brandished a gun and the victims attempted to flee, however, the 18-year-old fell. He was then shot by one of the suspects sustaining serious injuries. The following suspects were arrested and charged: Bronson KEQUAHTOOWAY, 24 Charged: Aggravated Assault Robbery with Firearm Flight from Police Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Numerous Firearms Offences Breach of  Recognizance x 3 Joey MORRISSETTE, 23 Charged: Aggravated Assault Robbery with Firearm Numerous Firearms Offences Savannah LINKLATER, 18 Charged: Robbery with Firearm Breach of Court Order Numerous Firearms Offences Mitchell MANN, 23 Charged with 36 offences in total. (Additional charges relate to 28 separate instances of Theft Under $5,000 from 28 liquor outlets throughout the city). Robbery with Firearm Breach of Court Order Numerous Firearms Offences All 4 accused were detained in custody.  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.