On October 31, 2026, just before 9:00 p.m., Central District General Patrol officers responded to a stabbing at an apartment complex in the 400 block of Kennedy Street.
Upon arrival, officers determined that the involved suite was barricaded and detected smoke emanating from inside. With the assistance of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, officers gained entry and took the suspect into custody. During entry, officers observed a fire inside the residence, which was quickly extinguished.
A 48-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman were both located within the suite. Both received emergency medical care at the scene. The man was transported to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable condition. The woman was in transported in stable condition.
Investigators determined that the suspect and the victims were inside the suite when the man was stabbed with a knife. The suspect subsequently smashed a window, and the woman was assaulted with a shard of glass. A fire was lit on the stove while the suite was still barricaded.
During the arrest, a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) was deployed, and two police officers were assaulted, and sustained minor injuries.
The Major Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation.
Patrick Tony MUNROE, (24) has been charged with the following:
- Aggravated Assault x 2
- Arson with Disregard for Human Life
- Possession of a Weapon x 3
- Forcible Confinement x 2
- Resist Peace Officer
- Assault Peace Officer x 2
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x 4
He was detained in custody.