Update :
The Winnipeg Police Service’s Homicide Unit continues to investigate a shooting incident that occurred in the 1800 block of Portage Avenue on November 5, 2023.
Two adult male victims were transported to hospital in critical condition, where one of the victims succumbed to his injuries. His death is being investigated as a homicide.
Investigators have now identified the deceased victim as 27-year-old Lawrence Evan PRUDEN of Winnipeg and have notified family members.
The second adult male victim has since been upgraded to stable condition.
The Homicide Unit continues to investigate the incident. Anyone with video surveillance or information that may assist investigators is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508, Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS, or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org
As previously released :
On November 5, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m., General Patrol officers and Air1 responded to the report of shots fired in the 1800 block of Portage Avenue.
Attending officers located two adult male victims with injuries consistent with being shot. They were both transported to hospital in critical condition.
The Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation. Members of the Forensic Identification Unit remain on scene.
Anyone with video surveillance or information that may assist investigators is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508, Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS, or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org