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Injured man found near Winnipeg bridge now homicide investigation, police say

A 17-year-old suspect has been charged in connection with a murder near the Slaw Rebchuk Bridge. Matt Purchase / Global News

A man found injured at the Slaw Rebchuk Bridge Friday evening was declared deceased soon after being brought to hospital. His death is now being investigated as a homicide, police said Sunday.

Previously, police said he had been found by a general patrol unit near a sidewalk around 10:30 p.m. and was brought to hospital in critical condition.

Police identified him as Richard Dominic Anthony Contois, 31, of Winnipeg.

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The force again appealed for information Sunday after previously asking anyone who was travelling over the bridge or may have dash-cam footage to give them a call.

Anyone who thinks they can help the investigation is asked to call 204-986-6219, or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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