Shooting & Assault with a Weapon – Investigation: C23-14284

Released: January 19, 2023 at 10:21 a.m.

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On January 18, 2023, at 6:58 p.m., General Patrol members, with the assistance of the K9 Unit and Tactical Support Team, responded to a restaurant in the 600 block of St. James Street for a report of shots heard and an assault.

It is believed that a group of individuals had left the establishment and entered a nearby ridesharing vehicle. A disagreement ensued, and the 28-year-old male driver was assaulted with a firearm. Several shots were fired, and the group fled the area.

The driver suffered injuries but did not require transport to a hospital.

This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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