Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Saturday, August 20th, 2011     FIGHT INCIDENT - UPDATE 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:   One adult male has succumbed to injuries sustained. One adult male remains in hospital in critical condition. One adult female remains in hospital in stable condition. The remainder have been treated and released from hospital.    No arrest(s) have been made at this time. The investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. 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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