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Winnipeg police arrest second of 2 violent home invasion suspects

FILE - Winnipeg police have arrested the second of two men suspected in a violent home invasion. File / Global News

The second of two men suspected of a violent home invasion in June was arrested at his home Friday morning, according to police.

Police believe that on June 14, at approximately 2:30 a.m., two males had attended a home in the 700 block of Dufferin Avenue with their faces concealed.

The two suspects, one of which was carrying a sawed-off shotgun, forced their way in and confronted the lone occupant of the residence. Police said a shot was fired towards the victim but struck a wall. The victim was then hit over the head with the firearm, causing an injury.

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The suspects stole several items and fled on foot, but while running down the back lane, one suspect tripped and accidentally discharged the firearm, police said.

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The first suspect, who is 17, was arrested at his home in the Earl Grey neighbourhood June 18.

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At 11:20 a.m. on July 6, officers located the second suspect, a 36-year-old male, walking in the 400 block of Alfred Avenue and placed him under arrest.

Both suspects are facing several charges and are in custody.

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