Homicide Investigation: C26-35547

Released: February 18, 2026 at 11:49 a.m.

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On February 14, 2026, just before 7:30 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a homicide at a residence in the 500 block of Young Street.

North District General Patrol officers arrived on scene and located a female who had succumbed to her injuries.

The Homicide Unit has assumed the investigation.

The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Avontai HARTLEIB, a member of the Sachigo Lake First Nation, who had been residing in Winnipeg.

On February 17, 2026, the Homicide Unit identified a suspect and has made an arrest.

A 14-year-old male youth has been charged with Second Degree Murder and Criminal Negligence Cause Death.

He was detained in custody.

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