Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Saturday, February 5, 2011    HOMICIDE INVESTIGATIONS – ARREST C11-24698 As previously released, on February 5, 2011 at approximately 2:40 a.m., uniform members, including other emergency personnel responded to the area of the 400 block of Elgin Avenue regarding the sound of shots fired in the area.   Attending members located two males suffering from gun shot wounds to the upper and lower body. Darren Joey SWAMPY, 19 years of age and Lee Brady SPENCE, 22 years of age were transported to hospital in critical condition. They have since succumbed to injuries sustained.   At this stage of the investigation, it appears that the victims, including other individuals were evicted from a house party in the 300 block of Ross Avenue. A short time later, and in the area of Ellen Street and Elgin Avenue the victims met up with a lone male who had also been evicted from the party. It was during this meeting that the lone male suspect produced a firearm and discharged it in the direction of the victims. The suspect fled the area.   Early this afternoon, investigators arrested a 27 year old male in connection to the incident. The name of the accused will be released once formal charges have been laid.   Anyone with information regarding the incident who has not yet spoken to investigators is asked to contact police at 986-6508 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).     For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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