News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, May 6, 2014       Internal Investigation   On May 4, 2014, at 1:39:36 a.m., staff at the Opera Night Club, 441 Main Street, contacted police via our 911 Communication Centre and reported unknown persons had been fighting outside the establishment. Some of those individuals were still present and staff requested police attend as they felt the situation may escalate.   At 1:42:30 a.m. a call for service was generated and entered.   At 1:59:45 a.m. the call for service was cancelled from within the 911 Communication Centre.   At 2:03:13 a.m. the 911 Communication Centre received another call from this location indicating that a firearm had been discharged. Numerous emergency services personnel were dispatched and responded.   At 2:06:04 a.m. the first police unit arrived on scene and assisted Winnipeg Paramedics, who were already on scene.   This event is currently being investigated by the Homicide Unit.    Chief of Police Devon Clunis has ordered an internal investigation to examine the circumstances surrounding the first call for service. The Winnipeg Police Service has placed involved staff on Administrative Leave.          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.