City of Winnipeg
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09/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/15/2024 12:06
Arson/Homicide – Investigation: C24-214203
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Arson/Homicide - Investigation: C24-214203
On September 14, 2024, at approximately 2:49 a.m., the Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Service (WFPS) and the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) responded to a serious fire at a commercial and residential mix-use building in the 200 block of Atlantic Avenue.
While suppressing the fire, WFPS members rescued an adult male and an adult female within one of the suites and initiated life-saving measures. Both victims were transported to hospital in critical condition, where they were subsequently pronounced deceased. Two additional adult victims were treated for smoke inhalation.
The fire was deemed suspicious, and the Homicide Unit is investigating.
Investigators have now identified the deceased as 49-year-old Geda WODISS and 38-year-old Zenabu GULA. Notifications to families have been made.
The Homicide Unit continues to investigate, and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information regarding the incident, including video surveillance, is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 oranonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.
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