Homicide – Arrests: C25-40063

Released: February 26, 2025 at 9:04 a.m.

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On February 23, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a report of a male who had been assaulted in the 300 block of Qu’Appelle Avenue.

Central District General Patrol officers, with the assistance of West District General Patrol, attended and located a male suffering from multiple upper body injuries. Officers provided emergency medical care which included the application of two chest seals, and he was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The male has since succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased victim has been identified as 45-year-old Steven Gordon LOONFOOT. LOONFOOT was a member of Garden Hill First Nation, and resided in Winnipeg for several years.

The Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation, and notifications have been made.

A 16-year-old male was arrested in the area a short time after the incident, while a second 16-year-old male was arrested in the first 100 block of Victory Place later that day.

Manitoba Prosecution Service were consulted and Second Degree Murder charges were authorized against both youths.

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