Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Homicide Investigation- C14- 157467
As previously released, on July 26, 2014 at approximately 5:40 a.m., emergency services personnel responded to a report of a fire alarm at an apartment building within the 100 block of Hargrave Street.
Upon arrival, fire fighters quickly extinguished a small fire within a suite and located a male with injuries to his upper body. The adult male victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The victim has been identified as Arthur HAUSSERMANN, 53 years of Winnipeg.
The fire which was contained to the victim's suite had caused approximately $10,000 in damage.
Anyone who has information about the incident or the suspect(s), and has not yet spoken to police is asked to call (204) 986-6508 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
Wanted Male- Strong-Arm Robbery Investigation– C14-147003
As previously released, on July 12, 2014, at approximately 4:00 p.m., three friends, two 18 year-old females and an 18-year-old male, left the Polo Park mall when they began walking to the creek area under the railway bridge east of Empress Street and Westway.
The group remained in the area taking pictures when they were confronted by several suspects. The three victims were surrounded at knifepoint and robbed of their property.
The male victim was assaulted in the upper body causing him to fall to the ground. One of the female victims was robbed of her bank card and PIN, resulting in an undisclosed amount of cash being withdrawn by the suspects.
The victims were held at knifepoint for nearly an hour and a half while the suspects robbed, threatened and assaulted the victims.
The victims were eventually allowed to leave and police were notified.
The male victim sustained minor injuries, however all three (victims) were robbed of their property. (Identification, Debit card, cash & cellular phones)
As a result of the continued investigation by the West District Crime Unit, four males, aged 17, 16, and two 19-year-olds have previously been arrested for their involvement in this incident.
On July 28, 2014, a 21-year-old male turned himself into police. He is facing several charges for his alleged involvement.
Investigators have exhausted all efforts to locate the last outstanding suspect. A warrant for arrest has been obtained and police are requesting the public's assistance in locating following male:
Joseph Jordan HENDERSON
18 years of age
Robbery x 4 and Forcible Confinement x 3
Anyone with information regarding HENDERSON's whereabouts is asked to contact West District Crime Unit Investigators at (204)986-2877 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
Firearm Investigation- Arrests C14-158872
On July 28, 2014 at 3:40 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to the 200 block of Atlantic Avenue for the report of a male seen in the area with a gun.
Upon arrival officers began searching for the male and subsequently located the firearm near a residence in the area.
Then, shortly before 4:30 a.m. a male suspect was taken into custody upon exiting an apartment block.
Through the course of their investigation officers learned that a 22-year-old male had discharged a firearm inside a residence, causing no injuries. This male then became involved in an argument with a 23-year-old male victim, who was known to him. During the argument the suspect armed himself with the aforementioned firearm. He was joined by a second suspect armed with a board, when they located the victim a short distance away. The firearm was pointed at the victim however no shots were fired and police were summoned to attend.
As a result of his alleged involvement, Waylon Alfred MCKAY, 22 years of Winnipeg has been charged with a number of firearms related offences including pointing and discharging a firearm and possession of weapon.
A 30-year-old male, who has been released on a Promise to Appear, is also facing a charge of possession of a weapon.
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