Homicide Investigation Update – Arrest: C23-275114

Released: November 14, 2023 at 11 a.m.

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As previously released, on November 12, 2023, at approximately 8:40 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a shooting incident in the 500 block of Bannatyne Avenue.

Officers attended and located an injured male youth in stable condition and an adult male who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Homicide Unit continued the investigation.

The deceased has been identified as Pharrell ASARE, 20-years-old of Brampton, Ontario.

 A 15-year-old male has been charged with the following:

- Manslaughter

- Causing Death by Criminal Negligence

- Discharge a Restricted Firearm or Prohibited Firearm with Intent

- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition

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

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