Homicide Investigation – C23-101720

Released: May 3, 2023 at 8:34 a.m.

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On May 2, 2023, at approximately 1:15 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 100 block of Austin Street North for the report of a stabbing incident.

General Patrol officers attended and confirmed two males were stabbed. Both victims were transported to hospital, one in critical and the other in unstable condition.

Kevin James WESCOUPE, 41 of Winnipeg, has since succumbed to his injuries. A 38-year-old male has been upgraded to stable condition.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information or video surveillance footage that may assist investigators is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS.

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