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Winnipeg police identify senior killed in Cathedral Avenue stabbing

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Winnipeg police investigating homicide on Cathedral Avenue
Winnipeg police were called to a home on Cathedral Avenue near McGregor street on Tuesday where a man's body was discovered inside. Neighbours say a forensics team left multiple markers in the backyard Tuesday evening. According to constable Jay Murray, Winnipeg has seen a total of 31 homicides so far this year – Aug 17, 2022

A home on Cathedral Avenue in the North End is taped off as Winnipeg police investigate the homicide of an 83-year-old man.

Officers were called to a residence near McGregor Tuesday afternoon for a report of a suspicious death.

Police said the body of Pajo “Paul” Radocaj of Winnipeg was discovered inside the home.

Neighbours told Global News the forensics unit was at the scene Tuesday evening and multiple evidence markers remained in the backyard of the home through Wednesday morning.

According to Const, Jay Murray, Winnipeg has seen 32 homicides so far this year – including the death of a man on Higgins Avenue at 3 a.m. Wednesday

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Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

Click to play video: 'Rural Manitoba homicides on the rise'
Rural Manitoba homicides on the rise

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