News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, February 16, 2015   Update:  Christopher BAUR – Homicide Arrest – R15-00444 On January 29th, the Winnipeg Police Service again requested the public's assistance in locating 36-year-old Christophur BAUR, who was last seen in the area of Ellice Avenue and Wall Street during the evening of Saturday, January 3, 2015.   The Winnipeg Police Service had located BAUR's vehicle, a red 2007 Toyota Yaris, in the 800 Block of Manitoba Avenue.   Investigation by the Missing Persons Unit led to the belief that BAUR may have been the victim of foul play and the investigation was turned over to members of the Homicide Unit.   On February 15th investigators located and arrested a suspect in the 800 block of Magnus Avenue.  Mr Baur's remains were discovered at the residence.   It was learned that on January 3rd BAUR had attended to the accused's residence where an altercation between the two occurred.  During the altercation, the accused armed him-self with a weapon and struck the victim, knocking him unconscious.  The victim succumbed to his injuries and the accused concealed his body at the residence.   James John MORRIS, 38 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Second Degree Murder for his alleged involvement.   He was detained in custody.     Homicide Arrest – C15-32950 On February 15, 2015, shortly before 8:30 p.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the 300 block of Inkster Avenue for the report of a male shot. An adult male was located suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body.  He was transported to hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries.  He has been identified as Ralph Edward BOEHNLEIN, 54 years of Winnipeg.   Members of the Homicide Unit continued with the investigation.  The investigation revealed that the shooting occurred within the residence following an argument. The accused was arrested a short time later in the 400 block of Aikins Street.   A 24-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with the following for his alleged involvement Second Degree Murder Identity Fraud – Intent to Gain Advantage Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance He was detained 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.