On August 20, 2023, at approximately 11:40 a.m., North District General Patrol members responded to the rear of the 1500 block of Magnus Avenue regarding a male armed with a large knife.
Attending officers located the armed suspect, who appeared to be in an intoxicated state. The suspect challenged officers while armed and refused to comply with directions. A Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser) was deployed, including other Use of Force tactics, to gain compliance with the violent and aggressive individual. Multiple officers were assaulted during the incident.
The suspect was safely taken into custody.
Brett KENNEDY, 33 years, of Winnipeg, has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a Weapon x 2
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x 2
- Resist Peace Officer
- Assault a Peace Officer x 3
He was detained in custody.