Dozens attend vigil for Winnipeg’s second homicide victim of 2016

WINNIPEG — Dozens gathered outside Mavis Dusharme’s home Tuesday evening to honour her life. Family and friends lit candles and spoke about how Dusharme will be remembered.

“She loved her children so much,” a friend said. “We would always see her walking around with her kids and a big smile on her face.”

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Two people have been arrested for the murder of the 39-year-old. Peter Dusharme, Mavis’ brother said his family has been overwhelmed by the support they’ve received from the community.

“It’s really overwhelming I wasn’t expecting this, all the support we’ve received. Sometimes I have to go to the corner of the room to cry about it,” Peter said.

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Kashtin Flett and Nikina Houle, both 23, have been arrested and remain in custody.

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The police investigation revealed the two suspects forced their way into the victim’s home and assaulted Ducharme and another person. Ducharme was able to get out of the home and make her way to another residence. The two suspects caught up with her and she was assaulted again.

Police were called to the 500 block of Stella Ave at approximately 5 a.m. and found Ducharme in critical condition. She later died in hospital.

Kashtin Flett has been charged with second degree murder, break and enter and assault. Nikina Houle faces manslaughter, break and enter and assault charges.

They have been been detained in custody.