News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, September 9, 2013 FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – C13-182556 On September 8, 2013 at approximately 10:15 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the area of Manitoba Avenue and McGregor Street regarding the report of a serious motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist. At this stage of the investigation it has been revealed that a 51 year old female had been cycling eastbound in the back lane between Magnus Avenue and Manitoba Avenue.  Upon reaching McGregor Street she turned north into the southbound lanes of at which time she collided with a southbound transit bus. The female was transported from the scene in critical condition and has since succumbed to her injuries. The name of the deceased is not being released. The investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this incident who has not yet spoken with Police is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6271or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).  FIREARM SEEN - C13-181789 On Saturday, September 7, 2013 at approximately 10:00 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a firearm having been seen. Attending members met with two females, eight and ten years of age who advised that while walking to their friends they had been in the area of McMeans Avenue East and Northcliffe Drive.  A vehicle drove past and the male passenger pointed a firearm out the window and stated 'Bang bang bang'.  The vehicle was last seen eastbound McMeans towards Ravenhurst. The passenger is described as: Caucasian, 16 years with a skinny build. The driver is described as: Caucasian, 19 years with dark short hair and a skinny build. The vehicle is described as a white, older model truck, possibly a Chevrolet with an extended cab, shiny rims and rust on the door bottoms.  There were pink/blue stickers and a green/black FOX sticker on the passenger door. The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-2857 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477). For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.