Teen, man charged with first-degree murder in Johnny G’s homicide

WINNIPEG – There have been two arrests in the fatal shooting at Johnny G’s restaurant in February.

William Edward Moar, 24, was shot at the Main Street eatery early on Feb. 15 and died later in hospital.

Akech Dut Ajak, 22, of Winnipeg was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree murder. He’s being kept in custody.

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Investigators travelled to Calgary where they arrested a 15-year-old youth. Police brought him back to Winnipeg and he’s been charged with first-degree murder. He is also being held in custody.

Ajak has ties to an African street gang in the city and was banned from having guns.

The shooting was followed by a police standoff at a Sherbrook Street residence. Police haven’t said whether Ajak was among the people at that house.

The investigation continues and police are asking anyone with information about the homicide to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).