City of Winnipeg
City of Winnipeg
10/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2024 07:44
Assault Weapon – Investigation: C24-252411
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On October 29, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 1200 block of Main Street following a report of an injured adult male who had been assaulted with a weapon.
North District General Patrol officers attended and located a 44-year-old male victim being treated by Winnipeg Fire Paramedic personnel for serious injuries sustained as a result of being assaulted with a machete and bear spray. He was transported to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable.
An initial investigation reveals that around 3:30 a.m., the victim was alone in a park near St. Johns Avenue and Main Street when he was assaulted from behind with a machete and bear spray. Despite his injuries, the victim managed to walk to Main Street, where he collapsed, and emergency services were called.
The assault appears to have been unprovoked, with no known connection between the victim and the suspect(s). Due to the sudden nature of the assault, the victim was unable to provide a description of the suspect(s).
The Major Crimes Unit has assumed the investigation, and is working to determine an updated description of the suspect. No suspects have been identified at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219,Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477), or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org.
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