Homicide Investigation: C26-265595

Released: October 20, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

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On October 18, 2026, at approximately 8 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service attended the Health Sciences Centre after a 23-year-old male was brought to hospital by family members with a gunshot wound.

Investigators have determined that the victim had attended the area of Balmoral Avenue and Spence Street to meet with a group of people. During this encounter, one of the suspects produced a firearm and shot the victim causing serious injuries.

Family members transported the victim to hospital and contacted police. Police made efforts to identify and locate the suspects, who remain outstanding.

The victim later succumbed from his injuries, and the Homicide Unit assumed control of this investigation. Investigators have identified the victim as 23-year-old, Jayden LAPORTE, a member of Long Plain First Nation, who had been residing in Portage la Prairie.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org

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