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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