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On October 16, 2023, at approximately 7:15 p.m., General Patrol officers and Tactical Support Team (TST) members responded to the James Avenue and Princess Street area for the report of multiple firearm-related incidents.
The investigation has determined that the occupants of a white van confronted a group while in the area of Main Street and Pacific Avenue. After a brief verbal exchange, a male from the vehicle produced a firearm and discharged it, striking a male youth. The male was transported to the hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable.
At approximately 8:00 p.m., officers located the van abandoned in the 400 block of Toronto Street. TST members located and arrested a female and male youth possessing a firearm in the same area. Both remain in police custody and are facing charges.
The Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS, or winnipegcrimestoppers.org