Homicide – Arrest: C22-114259

Released: May 30, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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As previously released:

On May 28, 2022, at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a report of an assault in the 100 block of Marlow Court.

North District officers in the area attended and located an unconscious female victim suffering from upper-body injuries. Officers administered emergency first aid to the victim before ambulance arrived.

The victim, a 31-year-old female of Winnipeg, was transported to hospital in critical condition; however, she succumbed to her injuries.

Update:

The deceased has been identified as Tessa PERRY, a 31-year-old female of Winnipeg.

Justin Alfred ROBINSON, a 29-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with the following offences:

- Second Degree Murder
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order

He has been detained in custody.

This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 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

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