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Two arrested after violent armed robberies in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — Two men were seriously assaulted and robbed on Jarvis Avenue on Sunday.

Three people were confronted by a group of men as they exited a building in the 100 block of Jarvis Avenue around 9:30 p.m. One of the suspects produced a gun and demanded one of the three victims, a 23-year-old man, to hand over his personal property. The two other victims attempted to intervene but were stopped by the armed suspect who threatened them further.

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The suspects then assaulted one of the other victims, a 28-year-old male to the point of unconsciousness. He was then robbed of cash and other personal property.

Suspects encountered a 43-year-old male in the same area who had attended to help the previous victims. The 43-year-old man was seriously assaulted in the upper body. He was later transported to hospital with extensive injuries. He’s now in stable condition but it’s expected he’ll face a lengthy recovery.

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At approximately 11 p.m. two suspects were arrested. Christopher Lee Chubb, 27, faces many charges including armed robbery, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm. Matthew Harold Woodhouse, 19, was also arrested and faces charges including armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon.

The investigation is still ongoing by members of the Major Crimes Unit as they search for one more suspect.

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