Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Thursday, September 15th, 2011 11:00 a.m.     HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION- UPDATE ARREST    C11-191537 As previously released, on September 10th, 2011 at approximately 2:40 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a stabbing incident which occurred in the area of College Avenue and Aikins Street.   This ongoing investigation has revealed that a 15 year old male youth, in the company of another male friend, were riding their bikes in the area of Boyd Avenue and Aikins Street when they encountered another group of males whom where known to them.  The two groups spoke briefing to one another before immediately engaging in a physical confrontation.  It was during this confrontation that the victim sustained multiple stab wounds to his upper body.    The victim and his friend ran to the area of College Avenue and Aitkins Street where the victim collapsed as a result of his injuries.  Officers and emergency services personnel were notified.  The victim was conveyed to the hospital in critical condition with serious upper body injuries.    The Winnipeg Police Service was later notified that the victim, a 15 year old male, had succumbed to his injuries        On Wednesday, September 14th, 2011, at approximately 2:15 p.m., as a result of the continued investigation by members of the Homicide Unit, a male suspect was taken into custody without incident, within the 1300 block of Main Street.    Steven Raymond JOHNSTON, 18 years of Winnipeg is facing a charge of 2nd Degree Murder for his alleged involvement into this incident.    JOHNSTON has been detained in custody at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.    This investigation is continuing.   FIRE INVESTIGATION                   C11-195150 On September 15th, 2011 shortly before 2:00 a.m. emergency services personnel responded to a building within the 500 block of Selkirk Avenue for report of a working fire.    Upon arrival, several fire department units were already on scene and the fire at the rear of the building had been extinguished.    All residents from the building were evacuated.  A 30 year old male was transported to the hospital in stable condition as a result of smoke inhalation.    A cause of the fire has not yet been determined.  Damage is estimated at $100,000.   This investigation is continuing by members of the Arson Strike Force Unit.  Anyone who has information is asked to contact 986-6813 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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