News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, May 16, 2014 Homicide Investigation- Arrest - C14-66174 As previously released, on April 1, 2014 shortly before 3:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were summoned to an apartment building within the 400 block of Elgin Avenue after a deceased male was discovered.    Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male within his suite. The victim was identified as John David GOUNDRY, 51 years of Winnipeg.   Homicide Unit members continued with the investigation and with the assistance of the Forensics Services Unit a suspect was identified.  On May 15, 2014 investigators arrested the suspect without incident.   Investigation has revealed that the victim and suspect had been involved in a verbal argument.  The argument escalated to the point where the suspect armed herself with a knife and stabbed the victim in the upper body.   Valerie Arlene ASSINIBOINE 56 years of Long Plain, Mb has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder for her alleged involvement.   She was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   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.