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Suspects arrested following Austin Street homicide: Winnipeg police

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Winnipeg police have arrested two men in connection with the stabbing death of a man on Austin Street North earlier this month. – May 17, 2023

Winnipeg police have arrested two men in connection with the stabbing death of Kevin James Wescoupe.

They said the men confronted Wescoupe and another victim on May 2 at approximately 1:15 a.m., in the 100 block of Austin Street North. After being stabbed, the two victims were transported to the hospital, but Wescoupe succumbed to his injuries. The other victim, a 38-year-old man, was considered to be in stable condition.

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Officers arrested 24-year-old Taylor Brandon Lee Flett and 23-year-old Kevin Cook McKay on May 15 without incident. They are charged with offences including second-degree murder and aggravated assault.

The two remain in police custody.

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