Officer-Involved Shooting: C22-281341
On December 3, 2022, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service became involved in an officer-involved shooting while conducting a traffic stop at Portage Avenue and Bourkevale Drive.
During the incident, a firearm was discharged by one of the officers striking the adult male driver. Officers immediately provided emergency medical care. The adult male was transported to hospital in critical condition; however, he succumbed to his injury.
The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has been notified and has assumed responsibility for the investigation. Please direct any follow-up inquiries to the IIU.