On November 8, at approximately 8:47 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 500 block of Alexander Avenue for the report of an injured adult male.
Central District General Patrol officers attended and located the victim suffering from life-threatening bodily injuries and provided him with emergency medical care. The victim was conveyed to hospital in critical condition where he was pronounced deceased. The suspect(s) fled before police arrived.
The Homicide Unit assumed the investigation and learned that several persons became involved in a verbal confrontation outside which escalated with the victim being seriously assaulted, causing fatal injuries.
Investigators have now identified the victim as 23-year-old Jamal Eli Preston MILES, a member of Shamattawa First Nation who resided in Winnipeg. Notification to family members have been made and the investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident, is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477) or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org