Homicide Investigation: C26-266972

Released: October 23, 2026 at 11:03 a.m.

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On October 20, 2026, at 9:08 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a report of a deceased individual found in a residence in the 500 block of Mountain Avenue.

North District General Patrol officers attended and located a deceased male. The circumstances surrounding the death were determined to be suspicious.

The deceased has been identified as 70-year-old Richard James BOYCHUK.

The Homicide Unit is continuing the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508.

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