Homicide – Investigation: C24-77395

Released: April 9, 2024 at 11:31 a.m.

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On April 9, 2024, at approximately 12:45 a.m., officers from the Central District were in the Daniel McIntyre neighbourhood when they heard the sound of shots.

An injured male suffering from a gunshot wound was located outside near Furby Street and Cumberland Avenue. Officers administered emergency medical care; he was transported to hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased victim has been identified as 46-year-old Edison Leslie ERSKINE of Winnipeg and family notifications have been made.

The Homicide Unit has taken over this investigation and asks anyone with information, including video surveillance, to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

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