News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, August 24, 2014     Update - Homicide Investigation Arrest C14-178950 As previously released - On August 23, 2014 at approximately 1:40 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the area of Cumberland Avenue and Spence Street regarding an unconscious male located.   Attending members received information from a passer-by who came across the injured adult male. The male was transported to hospital and later pronounced deceased.    Members of the Homicide Unit with the assistance of the Forensic Identification Section and Uniform Patrol continued to investigate.   The investigation has now revealed that the deceased identified as Helder SERPA, 57 years-old of Winnipeg was walking to his residence when he was confronted by an unknown male. An altercation took place at which time the victim was stabbed multiple times in the upper body.   Officers located the male suspect in the same area, at which time he was taken into custody.   Matthew James SELLNER, 35 years-old of Winnipeg has been charged with Second Degree Murder due to his alleged involvement.   He remains in custody.       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.