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CTV News
a day ago
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- CTV News
Stabbing in Winnipeg's North End sends five to hospital
A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder patch is seen at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg, Sept. 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski The Winnipeg Police Service is investigating an early morning stabbing in the city's North End that sent five people to hospital on Monday. The investigation began around 4 a.m. when officers were called to the 500 block of Mountain Avenue for reports of two people being stabbed. However, when police got to the scene, they found multiple people with injuries. Five people were taken to the hospital – three in critical condition and two in stable condition. Everyone is now in stable condition. The major crimes unit is investigating, and the area was closed off for investigation. Police said there is no risk to public safety as this was an insolated incident involving a group of people who were fighting. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Watchdog investigating after man shot dead by Winnipeg police
Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating after officers shot and killed a man in a Winnipeg neighbourhood on Friday. A statement said the Winnipeg Police Service initially responded to a 911 call about a man behaving suspiciously in the back lane in the 200-block of Ferry Road. Police said the man was "covered in blood" and the caller was concerned he was trying to break into homes. Officers found him "armed with a screwdriver" behind a home at 6:16 p.m. "A use of force encounter occurred and unfortunately resulted in our members shooting the individual," said Winnipeg police Chief Gene Bowers, who called a rare weekend news conference to speak about the incident on Saturday. He said the officers provided medical care on site until paramedics arrived, but the man later died in hospital. "Incidents such as that occurred last night, they have an impact on everybody. This is a loss of life, this is a serious incident. It's serious for the person and family involved and also for our members as well," Bowers said. Bowers said the man had been behaving "erratically," but did not provide details. The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) confirmed it is now investigating, but a statement did not provide further information on the incident. The police chief said the IIU was in the process of identifying the man and notifying his family, so he could not speak to his age or whether he was from Winnipeg. He did say he believed the man was an adult. Bowers said the officers, who he met with on Friday night, will be "out of the workplace" in line with the department's critical incident protocol.
CBC
3 days ago
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- CBC
Watchdog investigating after man shot dead by Winnipeg police
Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating after officers shot and killed a man in a Winnipeg neighbourhood on Friday. A statement said the Winnipeg Police Service initially responded to a 911 call about a man behaving suspiciously in the back lane in the 200-block of Ferry Road. Police said the man was "covered in blood" and the caller was concerned he was trying to break into homes. Officers found him "armed with a screwdriver" behind a home at 6:16 p.m. "A use of force encounter occurred and unfortunately resulted in our members shooting the individual," said Winnipeg police Chief Gene Bowers, who called a rare weekend news conference to speak about the incident on Saturday. He said the officers provided medical care on site until paramedics arrived, but the man later died in hospital. "Incidents such as that occurred last night, they have an impact on everybody. This is a loss of life, this is a serious incident. It's serious for the person and family involved and also for our members as well," Bowers said. Bowers said the man had been behaving "erratically," but did not provide details. The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) confirmed it is now investigating, but a statement did not provide further information on the incident. The police chief said the IIU was in the process of identifying the man and notifying his family, so he could not speak to his age or whether he was from Winnipeg. He did say he believed the man was an adult. Bowers said the officers, who he met with on Friday night, will be "out of the workplace" in line with the department's critical incident protocol.
CTV News
4 days ago
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- CTV News
Teens charged after breaking into mall, bear spraying security guards
A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen at a press conference in Winnipeg on Sept. 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski Two teenagers have been arrested and charged after they allegedly broke into CF Polo Park, stole from stores and bear sprayed security guards. According to Winnipeg police, the teens were observed breaking into a truck in the parking lot of the mall Sunday morning. When someone witnessed it and called police, the pair ran into the mall. Police say the pair broke into a store, prying open drawers and stealing a laptop. They were seen trying to break into a second store to steal a cash box, but security guards confronted them. The pair allegedly sprayed bear spray at several guards and then tried to run away. They were caught by police near a mall entrance and arrested. An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old male were both charged with 18 offences, including break and enter, weapon offences and breaching court orders. They have both been detained in custody.
CTV News
25-05-2025
- CTV News
Man in hospital after shooting near Salter Street, police investigating
A Winnipeg Police Service cruiser is shown in an undated file image. (CTV News Winnipeg)
