Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - C13-061411 On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 shortly after 4:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service members along with emergency services responders were dispatched to the 500 block of Langside Street for the report of gunshots.    Upon arrival officers located an adult male and female, both suffering from wounds consistent with having been shot with a firearm.  Paramedics attended and transported both to the hospital in critical condition.  The male has since succumbed to his injuries while the female is in stable condition.    The male victim has been identified as Nigel DIXON, 20 years of Winnipeg.      This investigation is in the early stages and is continuing.  Anyone who has any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Homicide Unit detectives at 204-986-6508 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION – C13-60891 On Monday, April 1, 2013 at approximately 7:30 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to the 700 block of William Avenue for the report of a sexual assault that had occurred earlier that day.                                                    Officers met with an 18 year old female victim who advised that at approximately 1:00 a.m. she had been in the area of Flora Avenue and King Street when she met the male suspect.  The victim was driven a short distance away after which the suspect proceeded to commit a serious sexual assault upon her.   The suspect is described as: Caucasian, 50-60 years of age, tall with a heavy build and grey hair and short grey beard.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Sex Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6245 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     SHOTS INVESTIGATION – C13-061618 On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at approximately 11:30 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 400 block of Pacific Avenue for the report of sounds of shots.   Attending officers located a residence with damage consistent with having come from a firearm.  Several occupants were within the residence however no one was injured during the incident.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, 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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