Stabbing Investigation – The Forks Grounds: C26-218830

Released: September 1, 2026 at 11:57 a.m.

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On August 31, 2026, at approximately 10:55 p.m., officers from the Central and East Districts, with the assistance of the K9 Unit responded to a stabbing at the Forks . The victim, a man in his 40s, reported walking through a park at the Forks when he was confronted by a group of unknown youths and stabbed. They group fled the area.

He was transported to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable condition.

The Major Crimes Unit is assuming the investigation.

Anyone with information, including surveillance of any kind, is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at 204-786-TIPS, or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

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