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On April 26, 2024, at approximately 11:50 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a business in the 2000 block of Corydon Avenue for the report of an adult male who had been assaulted.
Attending West District General Patrol officers located a 46-year-old male victim suffering from multiple upper-body injuries sustained from an assault. He was transported to hospital in stable condition and treated for his injuries. An adult male believed to be involved in the assault fled before police arrived.
The Major Crimes Unit assumed the investigation and learned the victim and suspect were patrons at the same business when a verbal argument ensued and escalated with the suspect physically assaulting the victim, resulting in serious injuries.
Investigators have identified the suspect as 24-year-old Niko Kevin BONIN of Winnipeg, and a warrant for Aggravated Assault has been issued for BONIN. His whereabouts are unknown, and investigators request public assistance with any information to assist in his apprehension.
BONIN is described as follows:
- Approximately 5’10” in height, medium athletic build with short black hair, dark coloured beard and goatee
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*Warrant issued for Aggravated Assault*
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or with information regarding the incident or BONIN’s whereabouts is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219, Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477), or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org