In August 2024, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Guns & Gangs Unit began a drug trafficking investigation involving a firearm.
Investigators identified a suspect and on October 17, at approximately 8:43 p.m. he was located in the 1300 block of Main Street near Cathedral Avenue.
He fled from police, and after a short foot pursuit was taken into custody. A loaded Glock handgun was found in his possession.
28-year-old Shayden Matthew TAVARES of Selkirk, Manitoba has been charged with the following offences and remains in police custody until further disposition.
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 2
- Resist Peace Officer
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x 4
The Firearm Investigative Analysis Section (FIAS) will continue to investigate regarding the firearm seizure.