On July 18, 2022, at 9:38 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 300 block of Arlington Street for a report of an attempted robbery. A passerby had observed a male being stabbed by several youths who had since run off.
Upon arrival, officers located an injured 51-year-old male and began to administer emergency medical care, including the use of a chest seal. The victim was transported to a hospital in unstable condition and was later upgraded to stable condition.
A pair of suspects were located nearby and placed under arrest. A knife was seized from one of the suspects.
Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation.
It is believed that the victim had been walking in the area when confronted, and an attempt was made to rob him of his personal property – during which he was stabbed and punched.
A 14-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:
- Robbery
- Assault with a Weapon
- Possession of a Weapon
- Fail to Comply with Sentence (x6)
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order (x3)
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
A 16-year-old male of West St. Paul has been charged with:
- Robbery
- Assault with a Weapon
- Possession of a Weapon
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
They were detained in custody.