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Winnipeg man stabs himself with a knife in police presence, watchdog investigating

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A Winnipeg man has died after he apparently stabbed himself with a knife in the presence of police.

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The Independent Investigation Unit said Wednesday police were called to a home Monday night during a domestic fight, where a man involved had armed himself with a knife.

While police officers tried to calm the situation, the man apparently stabbed himself, said the IIU.

He was taken to Health Sciences Centre where he was pronounced dead.

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There was no information on where in Winnipeg this happened or if anyone else was hurt.

Winnipeg police said they were unable to comment.

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