Tuesday, April 9, 2013
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION – UPDATE C13-61411
As previously released- on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 shortly after 4:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service members along with emergency services responders were dispatched to the 500 block of Langside Street for the report of gunshots.
Upon arrival officers located an adult male and female, both suffering from wounds consistent with having been shot with a firearm. Nigel DIXON, 20 years succumbed to his injuries while the female victim remains in stable condition.
Police believe that the victims were walking in the area when they were approached by the suspect group. The suspects accused the victims of being gang members. The victims denied any gang involvement and walked away to avoid any further confrontation. While the victims were walking away, it is believed that they were followed by the suspect group. The victims were then fired upon as they attempted to get away. Injuries to the victims support the fact that they were attempting to flee from the suspect group when they were shot. Police believe that this was a case of mistaken identity as the victims are not affiliated with any gangs.
It is believed that there were other people in the area at the time that may have witnessed the shooting or observed the suspects.
Homicide investigators are asking that anyone with information regarding this incident to contact detectives at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
HOMICIDE ARREST - UPDATE C13-60080
As previously released -On Sunday, March 31, 2013 at approximately 2:00 a.m., Winnipeg Police Service members and other emergency personnel responded to the 100 block of Martha Street for the report of an assault.
An injured adult male was located and transported from the scene in critical condition as a result of being stabbed to the upper body.
The investigation has revealed that two males attended to a residence and began consuming alcohol. It was during this time they became involved in a verbal dispute which resulted in FLETT being stabbed. The victim was located and emergency personnel were notified. Timothy SANDERSON, 32 years of Winnipeg was arrested at that time and initially charged with Aggravated Assault.
The victim, Harvey FLETT, 44 years remained in critical condition for a period of time and later succumbed to his injuries.
On April 8, 2013, Timothy SANDERSON was charged with Manslaughter due to his alleged involvement.
He remains in custody.
STRONG-ARM ROBBERY INVESTIGATIONS
Since early April 2013, members of the Winnipeg Police Service have responded to several strong-arm robbery incidents at various locations in central Winnipeg.
Although these matters are being investigated individually, some similarities have been noted.
The investigations have revealed that the victims were confronted by one or two suspects demanding money and/or property. An undisclosed amount of cash and personal property has been reported stolen. The victims were not injured.
During some of these occasions, the suspects identified themselves as undercover police officers.
The suspects have been described as:
- Males, Caucasian, in their 20's, medium builds and between 160-180 lbs.
These incidents are being investigated by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding these matters is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6668 or Crime Stoppers at 204 786-TIPS (8477).
For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer
Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer
Office: (204)986-3061
Fax: (204) 986-3267
Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca
Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police 
