Homicide – Investigation: C25-94779

Released: May 5, 2025 at 10:11 a.m.

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On May 4th, 2025 at 1:48 a.m., the Winnipeg Police responded to the 500 block of Waterfront Drive for the report of a stabbing.

 Central District General Patrol officers responded and located an adult male victim suffering from injuries consistent with being assaulted. Officers performed emergency medical care, including applying chest seals, until Winnipeg Fire Paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to hospital in critical condition, and later succumbed to his injuries.

The Homicide Unit assumed the investigation, and have identified the deceased as 44-year-old Kerry EASTMAN, a member of Sandy Bay First Nation residing in Winnipeg.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org

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