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April 28, 2020 Media Releases

Assault with a Weapon – Investigation: C20-91859

On April 27, 2020, at approximately 7:49 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 400 block of Aberdeen Avenue for a report of shots that had been heard in the area.

Soon after, officers located an injured male in his 30’s at a residence in the 300 block of Alfred Avenue. The male had been shot and was transported to hospital where he remains in stable condition.

This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

Homicide – Arrest: C20-81383

As previously released:

On April 15, 2020, at 1:40 p.m., Winnipeg Police responded to a report of an injured male near the intersection of Isabel Street and Ross Avenue. Officers determined that the male was suffering from a gunshot wound. He was conveyed to hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries.

The victim was first located in the rear lane between Ross Avenue and Elgin Avenue east of Isabel Street and was identified as Brian James Brisson, a 57-year-old male.

Update:

Members of the Homicide Unit continued with the investigation.

It is believed that Brisson had been feeding stray cats in the area when he was shot.

In addition, it was discovered that just prior to the homicide, a 21-year-old male had been cleaning debris in the rear lane between William Avenue and Elgin Avenue east of Isabel Street when he was shot at. The gunfire missed, and the male fled to safety.

On April 27, 2020, a male suspect was placed under arrest at a residence in the Centennial neighbourhood.

Darian John Thomas, a 20-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:

- Second Degree Murder
- Attempt to Commit Murder Using a Firearm
- Discharge a Firearm with Intent
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition

He was detained in custody.

Investigators believe that both victims were shot at without provocation and had been unknown to the suspect.

April 28, 2020
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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