News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, May 27, 2014     Male Suspect Dies In Police Custody – C14-104995 On May 22, 2014 members of the Winnipeg Police Service arrested a 40 year old male in connection to a disturbance that had occurred earlier that day.   The male was transported to the District 3 station and placed in an interview room where he later suffered a medical emergency.  He was transported to hospital in critical condition.  On May 26, 2014 the male passed away.  Family has been notified and his name is not being released.   Pursuant to Service Policy, the investigation is being led by the Homicide Unit and involved officers have been placed on Administrative Leave.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.