Homicide – Arrests: C22-247507

Released: November 4, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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As previously released:

On October 24, 2022, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) and police responded to the 130 block of Clyde Road for the report of an injured male lying underneath a cargo-style truck parked on the street.

WFPS determined the victim was deceased. Police subsequently cordoned off the area, and the Homicide Unit took over the investigation.

The deceased victim has been identified as Lionel Sherwin COLOMBE, a 35-year-old male.

Update:

Members of the Homicide Unit continued with the investigation. Investigators have identified and arrested four suspects.

Desmond Arthur Paul HOULE, 25, of Winnipeg, has been charged with the following offence:

-Second Degree Murder

Nathan Michael BRUCE, 22, of Winnipeg, has been charged with the following offences:

- Second Degree Murder
- Warrant for Fail to Comply with Probation Order (Berens River)

Miles Nicholas BATENCHUK, 24, of Berens River, MB, has been charged with the following offence:

- Second Degree Murder

A 16-year-old male from Winnipeg is facing the following charge:

- Second Degree Murder.

They were detained in custody.

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