IIU Investigation: C24-204663

Released: September 3, 2024 at 11:23 a.m.

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On September 2, 2024, at approximately 9:27 p.m., officers from the Winnipeg Police Service were operating their police vehicle in Fort Rouge Park as they were returning an individual to the encampment along the river bank.

While operating their vehicle within the park they had a collision with a female in the area. Police provided emergency medical care to the female in her 30s. She was transported to hospital in critical condition and succumbed to her injuries.

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.

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