Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Saturday, April 30, 2011    HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION C11-85228 On April 29, 2011 at approximately 6:25 p.m., Uniform members responded to the sound of shots fired in the area of the 500 block of Portage Avenue.   Attending members learned that a 20 year old male victim suffering from upper body injuries had already been transported to hospital and was listed in critical condition.   During the morning hours of April 30, 2011, the victim succumbed to injuries sustained.   Members of the Homicide Unit have since become involved and continue to investigate.   At this stage of the investigating, it appears that the victim and his associates were confronted after which time a firearm discharge took place.   Investigators continue to interview a number of witnesses and no arrest(s) have been made at this time.   Anyone with information regarding the incident who has not already spoken to investigators is asked to contact police at 986-6508 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).     STRONG ARM ROBBERY ARRESTS C11-84604 On April 29, 2011 at approximately 12:30 a.m., a 20 year old female was walking in the vicinity of Dufferin Avenue and McKenzie Street when she was confronted by two male suspects.   It was at this time one of the suspects grabbed the victim's purse and produced what appeared to be a weapon. The victim released her purse and both suspects fled the area with her property.   The victim ran home and notified police.   Upon police arrival, it was determined that the victim did not sustain any injuries. Members of the Winnipeg Police Service Canine Unit were also deployed subsequently tracking both suspects to a nearby address. A 17 year old male and 18 year old male were taken into custody without incident.     The investigation continued by members of the District 3 Crime Unit.   The victim's property has since been recovered. Both males have been charged with Robbery with Firearm and detained.     STABBING ARREST C11-85063 On April 29, 2011 at approximately 3:00 p.m., Officers responded to a stabbing incident that occurred within a suite in the area of the 1000 block of Corydon Avenue.   Attending members located a 40 year old male victim suffering from several upper and lower body injuries. He was transported to hospital in critical condition but was later upgraded to stable condition.   The investigation has revealed that the victim and a 51 year old male were together within a suite when they became involved in a verbal dispute. The argument escalated at which time the 51 year old male armed himself with a knife and proceeded to stab the victim multiple times.     Officers located the suspect in a different suite within the same building at which time he was taken into custody.   The 51 year old male has been charged with Aggravated Assault and detained.               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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