Update:
Yesterday, the Winnipeg Police Service released information about an adult female found deceased in an apartment in the 100 block of Jarvis Avenueat approximately 7:00 a.m. on August 22.
This suspicious death is now being investigated as a homicide, and the victim has been identified as 36-year-old Danielle Dawn BALLANTYNE of Winnipeg.
In addition to this homicide, police also released about three serious assaults in the Point Douglas neighbourhood during the early morning hours of August 22. Three victims, all in their 50s were assaulted and transported to hospital. Two remain in critical condition, while the third male is in stable condition.
The Homicide Unit is overseeing these investigations with the assistance of the Major Crimes Unit.
Investigators believe more victims were assaulted and have not yet spoken to police.
If anyone has information about this homicide or the assaults on August 22, call the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
As previously released:
On August 22, 2022, during the early morning hours, the Winnipeg Police Service responded to three serious incidents within the Point Douglas area.
At approximately 4:30 a.m., officers located an adult male with serious injuries in a parking lot in the 800 block of Main Street. He was transported to hospital in critical condition.
At approximately 5:00 a.m., officers located an injured adult male in the 600 block of Main Street. He was transported to hospital in unstable condition.
At approximately 5:30 a.m., officers patrolling in the area of Logan/Disraeli came upon an injured male who advised he had been assaulted. He was transported to hospital in stable condition.
The Major Crimes Unit has taken over these investigations and believe they are related. No suspects have been arrested.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