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Winnipeg police identify victim of fatal ‘violent assault’ on Pritchard Avenue

Click to play video: 'Rob Carver explains why they were called to a home on Pritchard'
Rob Carver explains why they were called to a home on Pritchard
Winnipeg Police Const. Rob Carver says they were called to the home in the 300 block of Pritchard Avenue to do a wellness check, and explains what that is – Sep 24, 2018

Police have identified the man who was found dead in a home on Pritchard Avenue on Saturday.

Police said they were called to the home in the 300-block at about 1:30 p.m. to perform a well-being check.

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Instead, they found Jason Peter John James, 40, dead inside the residence.

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Police said he had been violently assaulted.

The homicide unit is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call 204-986-6508.

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