On July 30, 2023 at approximately 7:15 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of a group of approximately 100 protesters gathering in front of the World Police & Fire Games – Athlete’s Village situated at The Forks.
The group attempted to push through the front gate and the surrounding barricades as they chanted derogatory phrases at police. They yelled at the athletes, many from abroad, to go home and made refrence to search a local landfill for two murdered Indigenous women. The protesters crowded the entrance and lay on the ground, making it difficult for athletes to navigate in and out of the venue.
Red paint was used to place handprints on the surrounding gate and fence. The crowd became more aggressive, and a brick was thrown at a parked cruiser car, smashing the windshield.
After approximately two hours, the incident was de-escalated, and the crowd dissipated. No injuries were reported.