City of Winnipeg

10/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2024 11:07

Assault Weapon – Investigation: C24-249151

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On October 25, 2024, at approximately 5:05 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to Health Sciences Centre at 700 William Avenue for the report of an injured adult male who walked in suffering from serious injuries.

Central District General Patrol officers attended and located a 56-year-old male victim being treated for life altering injuries sustained from an assault with a weapon.

The initial investigation revealed that at approximately 4:15 a.m., the victim was walking eastbound Ellice Avenue near Beverley Street when he was assaulted from behind by a suspect who is believed to be armed with a machete. The assault appears to be unprovoked, and the victim and suspect are not known to each other.

Suspect Description:

  • Indigenous male
  • 5'10" in height
  • Wearing a dark hoodie and blue jeans

The Major Crimes Unit has assumed the investigation, and is working to determine an updated description of the suspect. No arrests have been made.

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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