Saturday, December 31, 2011

Winnipeg Police Service News Release

 

 

Saturday, December 31st, 2011
11:00 a.m.
 
 
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION         C11-269541
On December 31st, 2011 just after 5:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a residence within the 600 block of Selkirk Avenue for a report of a shooting that had occurred.
 
Upon arrival officers located a number of individuals within the residence.  Paramedics transported an injured adult male to the hospital in critical condition, while a second person, an injured adult female, was transported to the hospital in stable condition. 
 
The injured male has since succumbed to his injures. 
 
This investigation is ongoing by members of the Homicide Unit and a number of individuals are being interviewed at this time. 
 
Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at 986-6508 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).
 
COMMERICAL ROBBERY            C11-269206
On December 30th, 2011 just after 6:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service Division 13 members responded to a retail store within the 500 block of Selkirk Avenue for a commercial robbery that had just occurred. 
 
Upon arrival officers learned that a 48 year old male clerk was working when a lone male suspect entered the store and produced a large machete.  The suspect damaged the cash register and fled the store with merchandise.
 
The store clerk did not sustain any injuries.  
 
The suspect is described as; Male, Aboriginal in appearance, approximately 5'5" tall wearing a parka and dark pants, and a balaclava.
 
This investigation is ongoing.  Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the suspect is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).
 
RESIDENTAL ROBBERY                     C11-269232
On December 30th, 2011 at approximately 7:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to an apartment complex within the 500 block of St. Mary Avenue for a report that a male had been shot. 
 
Upon arrival officers located the 43 year old male victim with a lower body injury consistent with a gun shot wound.  Paramedics attended and transported the victim to the hospital in stable condition.  
 
At this stage in the investigation officers have learned that the victim was within a suite when he heard a knock at the door.  Upon opening the door a suspect male, armed with a firearm, entered and demanded the victim turn over property from within the suite. 
 
During the robbery the suspect discharged the firearm striking the victim in the lower body.  The suspect fled the suite with assorted electronic items and police were notified. 
 
A number of units attended and searched the area with negative results.
 
The suspect is described as:
 
- Male, Caucasian, approximately 30 years of age with an athletic build. He was wearing a dark jacket and dark pants. 
 
This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit.  Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the suspect is asked to call 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).
 
COMMERICAL ROBBERY                     C11-269229
On December 30th, 2011 at approximately 7:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service members responded to a convenience store within the 400 block of Edison Avenue for a report of a commercial robbery that had just occurred by a lone male armed with a knife. 
 
Upon arrival officers met with the two store clerks, a 19 year old male and a 52 year old female, who were not injured during the incident.  Officers learned that the suspect entered the store and immediately confronted the clerks demanding cash and cigarettes. 
 
The suspect fled the store travelling westbound after obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes.
 
The suspect is described as:
 
-          Male, Aboriginal in appearance, 20 to 28 years of age, approximately 5'10" tall with a heavy build.  He was wearing a dark coloured dark and a hoodie. 
 
This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit.  Anyone who has any information is asked to call investigators at 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (786-8477).
 
 

For further information contact either:
Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer


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