A violent incident occurred in the River-Osborne area of Winnipeg on Tuesday evening, leaving one person injured and another in police custody.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, officers were called to the scene at around 6:30 p.m. for reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, they found a male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was immediately transported to the hospital in critical condition.
The suspect, a 25-year-old male, was located and arrested by police shortly after the incident. He is currently in custody and is facing charges of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon.
The motive behind the stabbing is still under investigation, but police believe the two individuals were known to each other.
The River-Osborne area was temporarily closed off as police conducted their investigation. Residents were advised to avoid the area and to expect delays.
This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing issue of violence in our communities. The Winnipeg Police Service is urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
