Homicide Update – Public Assistance: C24-211285

Released: March 25, 2025 at 7:22 a.m.

Information contained in our media releases may relate to issues of violence or trauma, which could be distressing for some individuals. Be mindful of your well-being and consider whether or not engaging with this content is appropriate for you.

Chad Jason DANDAN, a 24-year-old male, is still wanted for the murder of Zeyad Vifan SHAMMO in September 2024 in Winnipeg.

UPDATE:

DANDAN is believed to be driving a dark coloured SUV and may be in the area of Northern Manitoba.

**WANTED**

First Degree Murder, Kidnapping and Extortion

Chad Jason DANDAN

Chad Jason Dandan

 

DANDAN is described as:

  • A South Asian male
  • Approximately 5’6” in height, with a medium build
  • Approximately 140 lbs

DANDAN may be armed and dangerous and should not be approached if encountered.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact 911 (where he is observed – reference WPS file: C24-211285), or the Winnipeg Police Service Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

As previously released :

The Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate the September 10, 2024, homicide of Zeyad Vifan SHAMMO (a 22-year-old male of Ontario). The Winnipeg Police responded to the 300 block of Bridge Lake Drive for a report that SHAMMO had gone missing, and later determined to have been abducted.

He was located on September 13, 2024 deceased inside a residence in the 100 block of Bristol Avenue.

Investigators previously identified and charged two suspects; a 26-year-old male, Sonny BALEMBA and a 26-year-old male, Robert James CHAYKOWSKI, who were known to the victim. They were charged with First Degree Murder, Kidnapping and Extortion and detained in custody.  

The Major Crimes Unit has continued to investigate this homicide and is requesting the public’s assistance to locate a third suspect; a 24-year-old male, Chad Jason DANDAN.

DANDAN is believed to be in the area of Northern Manitoba and a warrant for First Degree Murder, Kidnapping and Extortion has been issued for his arrest.

Was this information helpful?

How can we make this web page better?

Information collected will be used to improve our website. Do not use this form to submit a request for service or information because it will not be forwarded to departments for response. To submit a request for service or information, contact 311.

This form is not intended to collect personal information; however, any personal information you choose to include in your comments is collected by the City of Winnipeg under the authority of section 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of improving our website and will not be used or disclosed for any other purposes, except as authorized by law. Contact the Corporate Access and Privacy Officer by mail (City Clerk’s Department, Susan A. Thompson Building, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg MB, R3B 1B9) or by telephone (311) if you have any questions about the collection of this information.