News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, November 9, 2013       ATTEMPT MURDER INVESTIGATION- MALE YOUTH ARRESTED   C13-123329 As previously released- On June 24, 2013 at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the area of Sherbrook Street and Wolseley Avenue regarding the sound of shots. The investigation revealed that a firearm was discharged in the direction of a parked vehicle striking one of the occupants. The suspect(s) fled and the victim made his way to hospital after sustaining serious injuries.  A 17 year old male remains in critical condition.   Investigators obtained a Court Order authorizing the temporary release of the identity of a youth suspect sought in connection with this incident.   A Canada-wide warrant for Attempt Murder x 2 was issued for the arrest of a fourteen year old male.   Physical descriptors were provided and public assistance was requested.  The investigation continued by the Winnipeg Police Service Major Crimes Unit.   On November 8, 2013 at approximately 11:50 a.m., Patrol members, the Tactical Support Team and members of the Canine Unit responded to the 400 block of Pacific Avenue regarding reports of a male possibly armed with a gun. A witness recognized the male from previous media reports.     A short time later, the previously wanted male was located hiding in the area of the 400 block of Elgin Avenue and arrested.   As a result of a lengthy investigation, the male youth has been charged with the following:   Attempt murder x 2 Careless use Firearm x 2 Possess weapon for dangerous Purpose x 2 Unauthorized use of firearm x 2 Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized (license) x 2 Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized (registration cert.) x 2 Possession of prohibited/restricted firearm/ammunition x 2 Discharge firearm with intent x 2 Assault with weapon Mischief under Breach Probation x 3 Possess firearm while prohibited x 2 Warrant – Breach Probation   The male youth remains in custody at the Manitoba Youth Centre.   Note: The name and identity of the male youth arrested cannot be made public.      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.