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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.

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

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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