IIU Investigation – Serious Injury : C26-12141

Released: January 16, 2026 at 1:49 p.m.

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On January 15, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service officers attended to a residence in the 900 block of College Avenue to conduct a bail compliance check on a male, who is bound by a number of court-ordered conditions related to pending criminal charges. 

While speaking with the 35-year-old male, officers noted he was breaching conditions of his release order. Upon realizing he was being arrested, the male suddenly armed himself with a knife and stabbed himself. Officers deployed a conducted energy weapon. This allowed officers disarm the male, secure him and then provide life-saving first aid measures before ambulance arrived.

The male was transported to the hospital by WFPS and admitted.

As this matter is deemed a serious injury pursuant to The Police Services Act, the Civilian Director of the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) was notified.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has assumed responsibility for the investigation. Please direct any follow-up inquiries to the IIU.

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