Homicide Unit investigating City’s 18th homicide: C25-203459

Released: September 2, 2025 at 12:25 p.m.

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On August 29, 2025 at 12:49 a.m., Central District General Patrol officers, came across an unresponsive male with serious injuries in the 600 block of Langside Street. Emergency medical care was provided and the male victim was transported to hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries. The incident is being treated as a homicide.

The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Melvin CATCHEWAY, a member of Lake St. Martin First Nation, who had been residing in Winnipeg. Family notifications have been made.

Anyone with video surveillance or information that may assist investigators 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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