News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, September 22, 2014   Update - Homicide Investigation – C14-200869 As previously released -On September 20, 2014 just before 5:00 a.m., numerous police resources responded to a residence located in the first 100 block of Hill Street regarding the report of a female in need of assistance.   The investigation revealed that a male and female had become involved in a dispute while inside their suite. The male armed himself with a knife and stab the female victim in the upper body. The male fled and police were summoned.   Upon arrival, an officer made contact with the suspect in the area of Caton Street and Hill Street. While attempting to take custody of the armed male, a WPS member sustained non-life threatening lacerations. After disarming the male, the suspect proceeded to grab at the officers service pistol. The male was eventually secured and placed under arrest.   Officers located a 24 year-old female in a lower level suite of the residence with serious upper body injuries. She was transported from the scene in critical condition, later pronounced deceased.   Family notifications have been made and the victim is identified as Janelle Jirasek, 24 years of Winnipeg.   Kyle William HUNTER, 25 year-old of Winnipeg was charged with the following due to his alleged involvement: 2nd Degree Murder Attempt Murder Attempt to Disarm a Peace Officer Possess Weapon for Dangerous Purpose Fail to Comply Undertaking He was remanded into 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.