On September 19, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to Sturgeon Heights Collegiate for the report of a fight involving several individuals.
On September 16, 2022, two male youths (both students at Sturgeon Heights) were involved in a physical altercation which was not reported to police.
On September 19, the incident culminated in both parties once again becoming involved in a heated argument resulting in an assault. The two adults (known to the youths) were also involved in the incident.
West District General Patrol officers attended the school and located a 13-year-old male, a 16-year-old male, and one male adult suffering from the effects of what is believed to be bear spray repellent. The 16-year-old male was also found to be suffering from upper-body injuries. The second involved male adult was uninjured.
Officers seized homemade “brass knuckles” from one of the adults but did not recover the repellent. Both adults and the 13-year-old male were arrested without incident, and none of the parties required medical assistance.
A 38-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing the following charge:
- Assault
A 13-year-old male youth of Winnipeg is facing the following charge:
- Assault
A 36-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
All were released on Undertakings as mandated by the Criminal Code.
The investigation is continuing.
Assault – Arrests: C22-216869
Released: September 20, 2022 at 8 a.m.
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