Assault – Investigation: C22-182881

Released: August 14, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On August 13, 2022, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 600 block of Brandon Avenue for the report of a male who had been assaulted.

Officers from the East District attended and located two adult male victims, 57 and 54-years-old, respectively. The 57-year-old male, who suffered a minor injury, did not require medical attention, and the 54-year-old male was uninjured. As of note: Both victims are employed as Winnipeg Transit operators. They were in uniform and off-duty at the time of the incident.

Through their investigation, officers believe the suspect approached the first victim (54) as he sat in his parked vehicle and shattered the driver-side window in an unprovoked manner. This victim summoned assistance from a passing Transit bus, and the second victim (57), a passenger on the bus, disembarked to come to his aid. The suspect proceeded to assault both victims before he fled. He remains outstanding.

The investigation is continuing.

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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