Update:
The Homicide Unit continued to investigate the murder of Kyle DESJARLAIS on June 8, 2026, in the 200 block of Salter Street.
On June 22, at 1:17 p.m., the Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit (MIVAOU), with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team (TST), arrested 28-year-old Jordan Aberaham TYO in the 300 block of McKenzie Street without incident.
TYO has been charged with Manslaughter and was detained in custody.
As previously released:
On June 8, 2026, just after 8:00 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a serious incident at a commercial business in the 200 block of Salter Avenue.
North District General Patrol officers arrived on scene and determined that a man had attended the business when he was approached by several individuals. An argument ensued, which escalated to the point where the victim was assaulted with a weapon. The suspects fled and police were notified.
The victim was transported to hospital in critical condition where he succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased has been identified as 34-year-old Kyle Christopher DESJARLAIS, a Métis Citizen who had been residing in Winnipeg.
The Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate.
Anyone with information, or who may have dashcam, security, or cell phone video from around the time of the incident, is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.