March 17, 2019
Winnipeg Police Service Media Release
For Immediate Release
Assault – Public Assistance Requested: C19-55315
On March 14, 2019, at approximately 11:20 p.m., a Winnipeg Police General Patrol Unit responded to a medic call in the area of Central Park near the 300 block of Quappelle Ave. Responding officers located an unconscious adult male with suffering from severe head injuries. The victim was transported to hospital in critical condition, where he remains.
The Winnipeg Police is requesting the public’s assistance. Anyone who may have information concerning this investigation is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Homicide Investigation – Arrest: C19-46471
Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Detectives investigating the March 3, 2019 murder of Jamie Adao have laid charges against a 29-year-old male suspect.
Ronald Bruce CHUBB has been charged with:
- Second Degree Murder
- Attempted Murder
- Fail to Comply with Probation
He has been detained in custody.
Previously Released:
On March 3, 2019, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police Central Division officers responded to a report of a residential Break & Enter in progress at a home in the 700 block of McGee St. Information received at the time was that a 17-year-old male resident was home alone with his grandmother.
General Patrol officers arrived within minutes and entered the home where they located a 17-year-old being assaulted by an intruder with a weapon. In order to stop the threat officers discharged their firearm striking the attacker. The 17-year-old victim and the 29-year-old accused were both conveyed to hospital in critical condition. The 17-year-old victim has since succumbed to his injuries. The accused remains in hospital in critical condition.
The Winnipeg Police Homicide Unit is now investigating the murder of Jaime ADAO, 17.
The Independent Investigation Unit has assumed responsibility for the officer-involved shooting.
Investigators are looking for assistance in establishing timelines leading up to the incident. Anyone with information that may assist with this investigation is asked to contact detectives at (204) 986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
- Last Update: April 25, 2019
Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs
Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca
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