Stabbing Investigation: C23-118692

Released: May 23, 2023 at 12:10 p.m.

On May 19, 2023, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service General Patrol members responded to the area of Sargent Avenue and Balmoral Street for the report of a stabbing incident.

Officers located an adult male with serious injuries and provided emergency medical care. He was subsequently transported to hospital in unstable condition, and later upgraded to stable condition.  

The investigation revealed an altercation occurred on a transit bus between the victim and 2-3 unknown individuals, when he was stabbed.

The bus immediately pulled over, police were contacted, and the suspects fled.

No arrests have been made, and the Major Crimes Unit is continuing the investigation.

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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