News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, March 20, 2014 WEAPONS ARREST – C13-159366 On August 10, 2013 shortly after 6:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 400 block of Pacific Avenue for the report of the sound of shots.   Officers arrived to find damage to the suite door consistent with having been the result of a firearm discharge.  Two residents within the suite stated that an unknown male and female had attempted to force their way into the suite.  Unable to gain entry, the suspects left and the male returned minutes later, discharging the firearm at the door.  Both suspects then fled the building.   Neither resident was hurt.   The investigation continued by members of the Major Crime Unit and with the assistance of the Forensics Services Unit a suspect was identified.  A warrant of arrest was obtained due to his alleged involvement.   On March 19, 2014 Lewis Jordan STARR 30 years of Winnipeg was arrested at the Headingly Correctional Institute where he was detained on an unrelated matter.  He is facing charges of: Break & Enter with Intent – Dwelling House Use of Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence Discharge a Firearm into or at a Place in a Reckless Manner Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized x 2 Possession of a Weapon STARR was returned to the Headingly Correctional Institute.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the outstanding suspect 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 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.