Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011   HOMICIDE – ARREST C11-202815 On Sunday, September 25th, 2011 at approximately 4:20 a.m., Winnipeg Police Service members responded to the area of Boyd Avenue and Andrews Street to check on the well being of an injured male. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male who has since been identified as 20 year old, David Michael VINCETT.    An autopsy has been completed, and it has been determined that the victim succumbed to upper body injuries as a result of a firearm discharge.   The investigation has revealed that on September 25th, 2011 at approximately 3:00 a.m., the suspect was in the area of the 500 block of Boyd Avenue when he made contact with the victim. After a verbal exchange between the two, the suspect produced a gun and discharged it in the direction of the victim striking him in the upper body. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival.   As a result of the ongoing investigation led by members of the Homicide Unit, a 14 year old male was arrested on September 27th, 2011 at approximately 9:35 p.m.   He has been charged with 1st Degree Murder and detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre.     FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION C11-204508 On September 27th, 2011 at approximately 3:45 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service including other emergency personnel responded to the area of Dufferin Avenue and Main Street regarding a serious motor vehicle collision.   Investigators have learned that an 80 year old male driver of a 1960 Fiat in company of a 71 year old female was travelling southbound on Main Street near Dufferin Avenue. Due to heavy traffic in the area, several vehicles in front of the Fiat had stopped. It appears that the driver of the Fiat failed to stop in time subsequently colliding with the rear of a Ford F-150 truck. The initial collision created a chain reaction involving two additional vehicles.   The only injuries sustained were to the occupants of the Fiat. The 80 year old male driver was conveyed to hospital in critical condition however he has since succumbed to his injuries. The 71 year old female was transported to hospital in unstable condition, but has been upgraded to stable condition.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic 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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