The Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit is requesting the public’s assistance regarding the murder of Gerald Hamelin. Hamelin was killed on October 11, 2020, at a residence in the 400 block of Atlantic Avenue.
Investigators are asking people to check their residential security systems, doorbell cameras, and business/commercial video security systems in the blocks surrounding the area of Atlantic Avenue and Powers Street (and north to Jefferson Avenue).
As Previously Released:
On October 11, 2020, at 7:24 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a residence in the 400 block of Atlantic Avenue for a report of an injured male.
Upon arrival, officers located a male suffering from serious injuries. He was transported to hospital in critical condition where he was pronounced deceased.
The deceased victim has been identified as Gerald Justin Hamelin, a 42-year-old male of Winnipeg.
This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
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