As previously released:
On May 6, 2022, at 10:29 p.m., a General Patrol unit was travelling on the Slaw Rebchuk Bridge when they located an injured adult male near a sidewalk.
Officers provided emergency medical care, and the male was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
The incident is being investigated by the Major Crimes Unit.
Investigators ask anyone travelling on the bridge before the incident who feels they may have information that can help or dash-cam footage to contact detectives at 204-986-6219.
Update:
Soon after arriving at the hospital, the male was pronounced deceased. His death is being investigated as a homicide, and he has been identified as Richard Dominic Anthony Contois, a 31-year-old male of Winnipeg.
This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
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