Stabbing - Arrest: C22-301936

Released: January 2, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

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On December 31, 2022, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a residence in the 500 block of Maryland Street for the report of a stabbing.

Central District General Patrol officers attended, assisted by members of the Tactical Support Team (TST). TST members located a 27-year-old victim suffering from an upper-body stab wound and provided emergency medical care with the application of a chest seal. She was transported to hospital in critical condition and underwent emergency surgery. Officers located a female suspect and placed her under arrest. During the arrest, the suspect physically assaulted one of the officers. The officer was uninjured as a result of the assault.

The Major Crimes Unit assumed the investigation and learned the suspect attended the victim’s residence and engaged in a verbal dispute. The dispute escalated with the suspect stabbing the victim, causing an injury to the upper body.

The suspect and victim are previously known to one another as acquaintances.

A 23-year-old female from Winnipeg is charged with the following offences:

- Aggravated Assault
- Assault a Peace Officer
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Undertaking

She was detained in custody.

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