WINNIPEG – A man gunned down in the Spence neighbourhood Tuesday afternoon was Winnipeg’s fourth homicde of 2013.
Nigel Dixon, 20, was shot in the 500 block of Langside Street, just north of Ellice Avenue, on Wednesday and later died of his injuries.
A female was also injured but is in stable condition, police said. Her age and name were not released.
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There was a heavy police presence following a report of gunshots around 4 p.m. Several blocks of Langside were taped off from the public, including back alleys. Global News’ Skyview One helicopter spotted the Winnipeg police canine unit roaming the area.
Investigators were still at the scene Wednesday morning.
Police said Dixon was not known to them and at this point the incident is not believed to be gang-related. It’s not known what provoked the attack or how the two victims know each other, if at all.
There are currently no suspects, police said.
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