Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Thursday, November 24th, 2011   SHOOTING INVESTIGATION – ARREST C11-228043 As previously released, on Saturday, October 29th, 2011, just after 4:30 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to the area of Selkirk Avenue and Salter Street, for reports of the sounds of shots being fired and a male shot.    Upon arrival, officers located a 14 year old male suffering from upper body injuries due to a firearm discharge. Paramedics attended and transported the male to the hospital in critical condition. He has since been stabilized however continues to recover.     The investigation has revealed that the suspect and the victim became involved in a verbal altercation. It was at this time the suspect produced a firearm and discharged it in the direction of the victim causing injury. The suspect fled the area on foot.   The investigation continued by members of the Major Crimes Unit.    On November 23, 2011, as a result of community support, an 18 year old male was arrested. He is facing numerous weapon related offences and has been detained.     STRONG ARM ROBBERY – ARRESTS C11-244805 On November 22, 2011, at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 300 block of Portage Avenue regarding a fight incident.   Attending members discovered that three suspects approached a male and female while walking in the area and requested the time. The male suspect suddenly confronted the 24 year old female victim from behind and robbed her of her purse. The 22 year old male victim pursued the suspect at which time he dropped the purse. While retrieving the purse, the male victim was physically assaulted. Simultaneously, the two female suspects proceeded to physically assault the female victim.   Due to efforts by area security, members of the Downtown BIZ and the arrival of Police and Cadet Members two female suspects were located and placed under arrest.   Injuries sustained were non-life-threatening.   A 15 year old female and 20 year old female are facing several charges including Robbery. Both were detained.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit.     DRUG ARRESTS – C11-245125 On November 23, 2011, at approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the Division 13 Community Support conducted a traffic stop in the area of the 400 block of Dufferin Avenue.   As a result of the investigation, and with the assistance of the Canine Unit, the following items were located and seized:   2 ounces of powder cocaine 23 - ¼ gram flaps of powder cocaine A 21 year old male and 24 year old male have been arrested and charged with several drug related offences.   The 21 year old was released on a Promise to Appear. The 24 year old was detained.     BREAK AND ENTER – ARRESTS C11-245331 On November 23, 2011, at approximately 7:50 p.m., patrolling East District members observed the front gates of Fort Gibraltar in the St. Boniface area to be insecure. The suspicious circumstances was investigated further at which time a break and enter was confirmed.   As additional police resources attended, one male suspect was located and arrested however, three more fled the area.   Due to the coordinated efforts of Uniform Patrol members, Canine Unit and Air1, the three remaining suspects were apprehended in the area of Mission Street and Archibald Street.   A 19 year old male, an 18 year old male and two 17 year old males are facing several charges including Break and Enter a Place. All four males have been detained.         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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