04/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/09/2024 10:50
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On April 9, 2024, at approximately 12:45 a.m., officers from the Central District were in the Daniel McIntyre neighbourhood when they heard the sound of shots.
An injured male suffering from a gunshot wound was located outside near Furby Street and Cumberland Avenue. Officers administered emergency medical care; he was transported to hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased victim has been identified as 46-year-old Edison Leslie ERSKINE of Winnipeg and family notifications have been made.
The Homicide Unit has taken over this investigation and asks anyone with information, including video surveillance, to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 oranonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.Information collected will be used to improve our website. Do not use this form to submit a request for service or information because it will not be forwarded to departments for response. To submit a request for service or information, contact 311.