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June 27, 2019

Winnipeg Police Service Media Release
For Immediate Release

Sirens for Life Launch - June 27, 2019

Emergency services workers often see the need for blood firsthand—just one patient with internal bleeding may need up to eight blood donors to help save their life.

The Winnipeg Police Service, RCMP, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, STARS Air Ambulance, and Manitoba Corrections workers are joining forces to ensure patients receive the blood they need through the Sirens for Life summer blood donor drive.

Across Canada, an average of only 4% of Canadian donate blood, and in Winnipeg, that number is even lower, at 2.6%. With the help of community members, emergency services workers hope to top up Canada’s blood supply.

This year's Sirens for Life campaign runs from June 27 - August 5, 2019.

Anyone wishing to participate in the Blood Challenge is requested to contact Canadian Blood Services at (1-888-2-DONATE) 1-838-236-6283 or at https://www.blood.ca to book your appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

When you donate at the clinic, please indicate that you are participating in the 2018 Sirens for Life Blood Challenge to be counted.

Every minute of every day, someone in Canada needs blood. Let’s do our part in ensuring an adequate supply of blood is available to all citizens by donating today.

Homicide – Arrest: C19-112946

Members of the Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit have made an arrest in the murder of Jessie Catterson.

Donald Leslie PARISIEN, 36, was arrested June 26, 2019. He has been charged with Second Degree Murder and remanded into custody.

As previously released.

On May 21, 2019, at approximately 9:50 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the report of an injured male at a residence in the 500 block of Flora Avenue.

Upon arrival, an adult male was located suffering from a stab wound injury. The male was transported to hospital in critical condition where he was pronounced deceased.

The deceased male has been identified as Jessie Robert David Catterson, a 36-year-old male of Winnipeg.

This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

  • Last Update: June 27, 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

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E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca

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