Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Sunday, June 26th, 2011     STABBING C11-131895 On June 25th, 2011 at approximately 7:45 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the area of the 300 block of Magnus Avenue regarding a male who had been stabbed.   Attending members located a 39 year old injured male who had been stabbed to the upper body. It was learned that the victim and another male had been walking in the area of the 500 block of Selkirk Avenue when they observed a male suspect following them. The suspect continued to follow while making verbal threats toward them. A short time later, a confrontation occurred and the suspect produced a knife and stabbed the victim.   All parties fled the area and police were summoned. The victim was conveyed to hospital in stable condition.   No arrest(s) have been made at this time.   The investigation is continuing by members of the District 3 Crime Unit.       STRONG-ARM ROBBERY C11-132449 On June 25th, 2011 at approximately 10:30 p.m., uniform members responded to a business located in the 300 block of Nairn Avenue regarding a report of a stabbing incident.   Officers attended into the business and located an injured 27 year old male. It was learned that the victim had been robbed of his beer and stabbed while standing outside the business.   The victim was initially conveyed to hospital in unstable condition, but has since been upgraded to stable condition.   No arrest(s) have been made at this time.   The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit.         MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION INVOLVING A PEDESTRIAN C11-132608 On June 26th, 2011 at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service including other emergency personnel responded to the area of Portage Avenue and Kennedy Street regarding a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.   The investigation has since revealed that a 13 year old female pedestrian attempted to cross Portage Avenue between the intersections of Kennedy Street and Edmonton Street in a southbound direction when she was struck by a westbound vehicle.   She was transported to hospital in critical condition where she remains at this time.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic Unit.        STABBING C11-132705 On June 26th, 2011 at approximately 2:45 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a residence in the 400 block of Arlington Street regarding a stabbing incident.   Attending members located an injured adult male who sustained injuries consistent with being stabbed. The male was conveyed to hospital in critical condition.   At this time, investigators are interviewing a number of witnesses regarding the incident.   The investigation is in its early stages and no further details will be provided at this time.     SHOTS C11-132728 On June 26th, 2011 at approximately 4:00 a.m., members of the Tactical Support Team responded to a residence in the 300 block of Elgin Avenue regarding the sound of shots heard in the area.   Attending member's located damage to the front and interior of the residence indicating a firearm discharge took place. Two adults and two children were home at the time however no one was injured as a result.   No arrests have been made at this time and members of the Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-6219 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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