On December 6, 2023, at approximately 6:55 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of a male armed with a firearm in the Point Douglas area. As of note, the Winnipeg Police North District continues to address ongoing community concerns related to criminal activity in Point Douglas.
North District General Patrol members attended the first 100 block of Rover Avenue and located an adult male nearby, matching the suspect's description. As officers were making contact with the suspect, a firearm (which was concealed on his person) dropped to the ground. Officers seized the firearm, and the suspect was placed under arrest without incident.
After closer inspection, officers noted the firearm to be a sawed-off CO² powered air rifle, which appeared to have been modified to accept .22 caliber rounds of ammunition.
Damian Wylde BEASLY, 30, of Winnipeg, is charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a Weapon
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order
He was detained in custody.
The Firearms Investigative Analysis Section has assumed the investigation.