News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, July 20, 2014   Stabbing – C14-151886 On July 19, 2014 shortly after 3:00 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the 500 block of McDermot Avenue for the report of a stabbing.   Upon arrival, a 32 year old male was found to be suffering from an apparent stab wound to the upper body.  He was transported to hospital in critical condition and later upgraded to stable.   Early investigation has revealed that the victim and two friends were walking in the area of Bannatyne Avenue and Juno Street when they were confronted by an unknown, armed male.  Without provocation, the suspect stabbed the victim once and then fled on foot.  Police were then summoned.   The suspect is described as: Aboriginal in appearance, 20-30 years of age, tall with an average build.  He was wearing cut-off jeans.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6668 or CrimeStoppers 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.