On December 18, 2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Winnipeg Police received a report of a male with a gun at a residence in the 200 block of Selkirk Avenue. Multiple police units responded, and Selkirk Avenue was blocked off between Charles Walk and King Street for approximately 90 minutes.
The Tactical Support Team was able to safely remove all occupants from the residence. A sawed-off shotgun and a small amount of methamphetamine were located inside the house.
A 31-year-old male will be charged with:
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Careless Storage of a Firearm
- Possession of Prohibited/Restricted Firearm
- Possess Scheduled Substance (Methamphetamine)
Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs
Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca