News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, April 13, 2014         HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION   C14-73969 On April 12, 2014 shortly after 5:00 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service received information indicating that a male had been shot, requiring officers and other emergency personnel to respond to the 400 block of Pacific Avenue.   Attending members located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound requiring immediate medical attention. The male was transported from the scene in critical condition, however he was later pronounced deceased in hospital.   The deceased has been identified as: Geoffrey Oliver REID, 27 years-old of Winnipeg. Family notifications have been made.   Results of an autopsy are pending.   Members of the Homicide Unit were notified and continue to investigate.   The investigation has led Detectives to a residence located in the 300 block of Alexander Avenue where the shooting is believed to have occurred. After sustaining the injury, the victim fled the residence and was later located by police on Pacific Avenue.   No charges have been laid at this time. Interviews are on-going.   Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 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.