Police seek help in identifying suspect in a shooting-related robbery: C25-242777

Released: October 14, 2025 at 10:04 a.m.

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On October 11, 2025, around 2:00 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a robbery with a firearm in the 600 block of Maryland Street.

A man in his 30s, was robbed and shot during a meetup to sell an item using an online sales platform. He was transported to hospital in critical condition and sustained life-altering injuries. He has been upgraded to stable condition.

The suspect is a tall Black male with some braided hair, wearing all black clothing:

     

The Major Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate and asks anyone with information to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org

The community is encouraged to use Buy & Sell Exchange Zones located at Winnipeg Police Service stations when conducting online sales transactions.

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