News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, October 3, 2013     HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - UPDATE – C13-146489 On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 8:00 a.m., officers responded to a residence located in the first 100 block of Coleridge Park Drive to check the well-being of the occupant(s).   A two year old female and a male infant were located inside the home and later pronounced deceased.    Police requested the public's assistance in locating the children's mother, Lisa GIBSON.   On Saturday, July 27, 2013 shortly after 9:30 a.m. a body was observed in the Red River south of the Alexander Docks. Emergency personnel were dispatched and the body of Lisa GIBSON was recovered.   The investigation continued by members of the Homicide Unit.   This matter, like all homicide investigations, required in-depth investigative work surrounding forensics, as well as awaiting for time consuming crime lab results. The criminal portion of this investigation is now concluded and based on the investigation to date, it has been determined that this matter is a homicide/suicide.    The death of the two children identifies the city's 14th and 15th homicide of 2013. To date, there have been 20 homicides within the City of Winnipeg.     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C13-201432 On October 2, 2013 at approximately 10:20 a.m., officers responded to a business located in the 2800 block of Pembina Highway regarding a robbery incident that just occurred.   It has been determined that three male suspects, one of which was armed, confronted a 38 year-old male employee. Demands were made and an undisclosed amount of merchandised was stolen. During the incident, the employee was assaulted repeatedly which resulted in non-life threatening injuries.   The suspects fled in a vehicle, no arrests have been made at this time.   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 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.