Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Sunday, August 21st, 2011   FIGHT INCIDENT – UPDATE - ARRESTS C11-175438 As previously released, on August 20th, 2011 at approximately 2:50 a.m., numerous police resources including other emergency personnel responded to a fight incident involving numerous people in the area of the 1000 block of Garfield Street North.   At this stage of the investigation, it appears that two families had previously been socializing at a residence when a domestic dispute erupted between a male and female. The dispute escalated at which time other family members intervened. The conflict continued out onto the street when numerous involved persons armed themselves with various items and began assaulting one another.   During the incident, two vehicles being operated by involved persons collided and subsequently struck three pedestrians.   As a result of the melee, six individuals were transported to hospital with various injuries. The status of these individuals is as follows:   A 40 year old male has succumbed to injuries sustained. A 21 year old male remains in hospital in critical condition. A 39 year old female remains in hospital in stable condition. The remainder have been treated and released from hospital.   The investigation continued by members of the Homicide Unit.   A 17 year old female has been charged with the following offences: Manslaughter, Dangerous Operation Motor Vehicle Causing Death and Dangerous Operation Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm x 2.   An 18 year old male has been charged with the following offences: Assault with a Weapon x 2, Assault Cause Bodily Harm, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.   A 39 year old male has been charged with the following offences: Assault with a Weapon and Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.   They were detained.         ASSAULT CAUSE BODILY HARM – ARREST C11-175470 As previously released, on August 20th, 2011 at approximately 3:25 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a fight involving two males in the area of the 100 block of Burrows Avenue.   The investigation has revealed that two males known to one another became involved in a physical altercation after leaving a house party in the area. One of the males produced a knife and stabbed the other to the upper body. The suspect fled the area.     Attending members located an injured 22 year old male suffering from upper body injuries. He was conveyed to hospital in critical condition, but has since been upgraded to guarded but stable condition.   The investigation continued by Division 13 members.   On August 21st, 2011 at approximately 12:50 a.m., General Patrol members located the suspect in a vehicle in the area of Portage Avenue and Booth Drive. He was arrested and taken into custody.   The 38 year old male has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.   He was detained.     STRONG ARM ROBBERY C11-176211 On August 21st, 2011 at approximately 1:30 a.m., Uniform members responded to a hotel located in the 600 block of Notre Dame Avenue regarding a stabbing incident.   The investigation has revealed that a 22 year old female victim was robbed of her beer and stabbed to the upper body. The suspects fled with the victim's property.   The victim was conveyed to hospital in critical condition but later upgraded to stable condition.   No arrest(s) have been made at this time. The investigation is continuing.       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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