WINNIPEG — A teenager is now facing first-degree murder charges in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in the Elmwood area in January.
On Jan. 3 at 9:55 p.m., police responded to reports of gunshots heard in the area of Thames Avenue and Watt Street.
A man was found lying on the road. He was rushed to hospital where he later died.
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The victim was identified as Tyler Kirton, 25, of Winnipeg.
READ MORE: 16-year-old charged in Winnipeg’s first homicide of the year, victim identified
This was Winnipeg’s first homicide of the year.
On Jan. 4, homicide investigators arrested and charged a 16-year-old with second-degree murder in connection to the shooting.
However, on Wednesday police said “after further review” the teen has now been charged with first-degree murder. This means investigators believe the murder was premeditated.
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