Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 10:15 a.m.   STABBING INVESTIGATION- UPDATE ARRESTS C12-14846 As previously released, 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 a 29 year old male and a 29 year old female, both of whom had been stabbed.  The injured male was transported to the hospital in critical condition with serious injuries to his upper body.  He remains in critical condition at this time.    The female victim was transported to the hospital in unstable condition with injuries to her upper body.  She has since been upgraded to stable condition.        The investigation revealed that three males, aged 17, 18 and 21 years, who were known to the victims, had been in attendance at a residence within the 400 block of Bannerman Avenue.  During the early morning hours arguments erupted between the male victim and these males causing two of the males to leave the premise.  A short time later the two males returned to the residence armed with knives and the 29 year old male victim was stabbed a number of times about his body.  When the 29 year old female victim came to the aid of the male victim, she was assaulted and stabbed in upper body.   The suspects fled the home and police were notified.    As a result of this investigation lead by members of the Division 13 Crime Unit and with the assistance of uniform officers from East District and Division 13, all three suspects were located and taken into custody without incident.    Three males aged 17, 18 and 21 years from Winnipeg, have been charged with attempt murder and possess weapon for a dangerous purpose in connection with this incident.    As well, the 18 and 21 year old males are facing charges of uttering threats, assault cause bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and breaching conditions of a probation order.    All males have been detained in custody. This investigation is ongoing.    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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