Fatal Fire – Investigation: C23-145724

Released: June 21, 2023 at 10:50 a.m.

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Update:

The victim in a fatal fire has been identified as a 33-year-old male, Johnathen Joseph TAIT of Winnipeg.  

A post-mortem examination has been completed and his death is being investigated as a homicide.

The Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in providing any information regarding this incident or events leading up to it. Call investigators at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

 

As previously released:

On June 17, 2023, at approximately 5:10 a.m., the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to a fire at a residence in the 600 block of Furby Street. Three occupants were transported to hospital, two in stable condition and one in critical condition. The critical patient, an adult male, has since succumbed to his injuries, and the investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit.

An autopsy is pending.

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