Public Assistance Requested - Homicide Investigation: C24-61549

Released: March 26, 2024 at 11:43 a.m.

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Update:

As previously released, on March 19, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to an apartment building suite in the 800 block of Main Street regarding an unresponsive adult male.

Attending North District officers located the adult male, who was subsequently transported to hospital and pronounced deceased.

Investigators have identified the victim as 24-year-old Murdo BAKER, originally from South Indian Lake, residing in Winnipeg. Notifications to the family have been made.

The Homicide Unit continues to investigate.

Dyson Irvin SUMNER, 28 years old (seen in the image below), is currently wanted for 2nd Degree Murder.

**WANTED**

Dyson SUMNER – 28 years

Sumner Wanted

Do not make contact with SUMNER, as he is considered dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of SUMNER is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508, Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS, or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org

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