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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 11:00 a.m. FATAL FIRE INVESTIGATION C12-14703 On January 24th, 2012 at approximately 8:30 p.m. emergency services responders were dispatched to a working fire at a residence located within the 1st 100 block of Woodlark Place. Upon arrival, fire crews entered the residence and removed five individuals from within the home. The victims were transported to the hospital in critical condition. Four females, two adults and two children, have succumbed to their injuries. One infant female remains in hospital in critical condition. Estimated damage to the building and the contents is $80,000. This investigation is ongoing by members of the Arson Strike Force. HOMICIDE- UPDATE ARREST C12-14121 As previously released, on January 23rd, 2012 at approximately 10:10 p.m. Winnipeg Police members and emergency services responded to an apartment building within the 300 block of Assiniboine Avenue for a report of an assault. Upon arrival officers located a 34 year old female suffering from serious upper body injuries consistent with being stabbed, as well as a 32 year old male within the suite. The male was taken into custody without incident and the victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition, where she succumbed to her injuries. The victim has been identified as Alche Fsehaye KIDANE, 34 years of Winnipeg. This investigation lead by members of the Homicide Unit revealed that the victim and her husband had been inside their residence when an argument occurred which resulting in the victim being stabbed. Teklu Tesfamichael MEBRAHTU, 32 years of Winnipeg is facing one count of 2nd Degree Murder for his alleged involvement in this incident. He has been detained in custody. RESIDENTIAL ROBBERY- UPDATE ARREST C12-12778 As previously released, on January 21st, 2012 at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a break and enter in progress at a residence within the 1000 block of Henderson Highway. The investigation has revealed that an unknown male suspect forced entry into the residence and demanded money. The unknown male struck the 88 year old female victim and began searching the home for property. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash prior to police arrival. The victim was conveyed to hospital with serious upper body injuries and has since been upgraded to stable condition. As a result of the continued investigation lead by members of the Major Crimes Unit, a suspect was identified. Then, on January 24th, 2012 just before 2:00 p.m., members of the Division 12 Crime Unit located the suspect male inside a library within the 200 block of Donald Street where he was taken into custody without incident. Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with this investigation, which revealed that the same suspect male is alleged to be responsible for a strong-arm robbery that occurred on January 11th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. near Edmonton Street and Webb Place. During this incident a 65 year old female was walking in the area when her purse was pulled away from her body. The victim was not injured during the incident. Daniel Andrew CAMPBELL, 22 years of no fixed address has been charged with the following offences for his alleged involvement in these incidents: - Aggravated assault - Break, enter dwelling house- commit indictable offence - Robbery with violence - Fail to comply with comply with condition recognizance - Breach of probation X4 CAMPBELL has been detained in custody. STABBING INVESTIGATION C12-14846 On January 25th, 2012, shortly after 4:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members responded to the area of the 400 block of Bannerman Avenue for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located an injured adult male that had been stabbed. The injured male was transported to the hospital in critical condition, where he has since been upgraded to critical, stable condition. This investigation is ongoing by members of the Division 13 Crime Unit. Anyone who has any information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-2848 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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