The Homicide Unit continues to investigate the murder of 27-year-old Peter FILIP, which occurred on November 11, 2023, in the city’s West Alexander neighbourhood.
Investigators determined that at approximately 2:00 a.m., the deceased was standing outside a vendor in the 1100 block of Arlington Street when a group of males confronted him. The group repeatedly assaulted the victim and escalated with one of the suspects fatally stabbing the victim. One of the suspects also produced a firearm with which he struck the victim during the assault. The suspects fled on foot.
While fleeing from the first incident, four of the suspects approached three male youth victims, aged 14 to 16 years, near Logan Avenue and Tecumseh Street, physically assaulted and robbed them of their clothing while brandishing the firearm. One of the victims attended hospital and received medical treatment for an upper-body injury. The suspects fled on foot.
Following the second incident, the four suspects attended near Salter Street and Burrows Avenue and requested a ride from an unsuspecting motorist. The suspects entered the 28-year-old male victim’s vehicle, presented the knife, and physically assaulted him. During the assault, one of the suspects attempted to discharge the firearm at the victim, however, the firearm misfired. The suspects unsuccessfully attempted to rob the victim of his vehicle; however, he was able to disarm one of the suspects of the firearm (a sawed-off rifle), retake control of his vehicle, and attend police headquarters for assistance. The victim sustained an upper-body injury for which he did not require medical attention.
Through their investigation, investigators identified six male youths believed to be have involvement in the incidents.
Between December 11 and December 20, investigators arrested two 14-year-old males, a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old male and have charged them with Manslaughter in consultation with Manitoba Justice. They were detained in custody. A 14-year-old male and a 15-year-old male remain outstanding.
The accused have been identified as suspects in the subsequent robberies. Additional charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.
The names of the accused are not being released as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act privacy policy.
The Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the related incidents and asks anyone with information to call investigators at 204-986-6508 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS (8477) or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org