Assault victim dies in hospital, Winnipeg police investigate ‘suspicious death’
Winnipeg police are investigating what they have deemed a “suspicious death” after the victim of an assault earlier this month has died in hospital.
Crime
May 16
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car: Winnipeg police
A pedestrian has died after she was hit by a car near St. Vital Centre early Saturday, Winnipeg police say.
May 6
Traffic incident leads Winnipeg police to man wanted on murder charges
An attempted traffic stop Monday night unexpectedly led Winnipeg police to the arrest of a homicide suspect.
Crime
May 8
Winnipeg police outline items seized in multiple raids across Canada
On Wednesday, Insp. Elton Hall outlined the items seized over the course of an investigation that culminated in raids on 12 Manitoba locations and 10 in other provinces on March 6. Among those items seized were 30 kilograms of cocaine, a hydraulic cocaine press and moulds, $1.7 million in cash, a submachine gun and four...
Canada
May 1
Winnipeg police seize money at airport belonging to drug-trafficking network
Insp. Elton Hall, of the Winnipeg police organized crime unit, said Wednesday that police had seized a “large quantity of Canadian currency” at the Winnipeg International Airport on March 22. He said the money was determined to be linked to a high-level organized crime network.
Canada
May 1
2 men arrested after ‘concerning’ amount of explosives found: Winnipeg police
Two men were arrested after a “concerning and diverse quantity of explosive substances” were found during raids in Headingley, Man. and two other locations in West Winnipeg, police said.
Crime
May 3
Winnipeg police investigate homicide after man shot on Flora Avenue
Winnipeg police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot on Flora Avenue
Crime
Apr 29
Winnipeg police close section of Henderson Highway following pedestrian collision
On Friday, investigators inspected a section of roadway in the 900 block of Henderson Highway after a person was struck by a semi-truck.
Apr 19
Winnipeg police investigate apartment building homicide
On Tuesday, yellow police tape marked off an apartment building in the 700 block of Furby Street as forensics investigators searched the scene of a shooting that left a 46-year-old man dead.
Apr 9
Man dies after shooting in Daniel McIntyre neighbourhood: Winnipeg police
Winnipeg police are investigating after a man was shot and killed near Furby and Cumberland.
Apr 9
Winnipeg police arrest suspect in Osborne Village Burger King assault
A 25-year-old man is facing a full menu of charges after an assault at a Burger King restaurant Tuesday, Winnipeg police say.
Crime
Apr 4
Winnipeg police on scene of serious assault near Main Street
On Tuesday, Winnipeg police taped off the perimeter of a building in the 700 block of Main Street after a serious incident. Police said one person was taken to hospital in unstable condition.
Apr 2
Families of mentally ill men killed in Winnipeg police shootings call for joint inquest
The families of two men who were shot and killed in Winnipeg police shootings in recent months, and their legal counsel, are calling for a joint inquest into their deaths. Marney Blunt reports.
Crime
Apr 5
Suspect, victim in Burger King attack known to each other: Winnipeg police
The victim of an assault at a Burger King restaurant near Confusion Corner is in stable condition in hospital, Winnipeg police say.
Canada
Apr 3
Serious assault at fast-food restaurant sends one person to hospital, Winnipeg police say
On Tuesday, Winnipeg police responded to reports of a serious assault at a restaurant near the corner of Pembina Highway and Osborne Street. Police said one person was taken to hospital in serious condition.
Apr 2
Winnipeg police ask for public’s help in search for homicide suspect
Winnipeg police are reaching out to the public in their effort to track down a homicide suspect after an incident on Selkirk Avenue earlier this month.
Canada
Mar 28
Winnipeg police arrest human trafficking suspect after tip from counterparts in Quebec
A suspect is in custody facing human trafficking charges after he was arrested by Winnipeg police at a short-term rental property on Hargrave Street Thursday
Crime
Mar 26
Winnipeg police on scene of Selkirk Avenue homicide
Global Winnipeg’s Clay Young reports from the scene of a homicide investigation on Selkirk Avenue.
Canada
Mar 19
Winnipeg police continue to investigate scene of Selkirk Avenue homicide
Winnipeg police are investigating a homicide at a home on Selkirk Avenue, the city’s 11th of 2024.
Crime
Mar 19
Winnipeg police tackle spate of violent youth crime
Police are speaking out after a string of, what they are calling, “rash and violent robberies and attacks” in recent days on Winnipeg streets. Youths are being charged in connection to each.
Crime
Mar 14