Thursday, July 31, 2014

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, July 31, 2014

 
 
Armed & Barricaded   C14-160595
On July 30, 2014 at approximately 10:45 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members received a call for service regarding a distraught male inside a residence in the 500 block of Stella Avenue.
 
Prior to arriving on scene, it was learned that the adult male, was possibly in possession of weapon or a firearm and that he had made threats to harm himself.
 
A number of police units arrived on scene and secured the area. Some nearby residences were evacuated as a precaution.
 
Throughout the afternoon and into the evening hours officers were successful at making contact and speaking with the male.
 
Then, shortly after 8:20 p.m. shots were fired from within the residence, resulting in officer's discharging their firearms.
 
At approximately 3:00 a.m. Tactical Support Team members entered the residence and an unconscious male was located within. The Tactical Emergency Medical Support Paramedics (TEMS) confirmed the male was deceased. 
 
The deceased has been identified as Andrew BARYLUK, 52 years of Winnipeg.
 
No officers were injured during the incident.
 
This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. 
 

Residential Robbery Investigation- C14-152674
On July 20, 2014 at approximately 3:45 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members responded to the report of break-in that had just occurred at a residence within the 1000 block of Sherburn Street.
 
Upon arrival officers met with the injured 53-year-old male homeowner and his 13-year-old son. They reported that they were awoken to the sound of a window being smashed.  As the homeowners attended downstairs to investigate they observed a male suspect standing within the home.  Seeing the homeowner, the suspect male began to retreat out the front door.
 
When the adult resident followed the suspect outside he was immediately attacked by at least two additional suspects. During the assault the victim was struck by a long pole and suffered numerous upper body injuries that required medical treatment.
 
The suspect is described as: Male, Aboriginal in appearance, approximately 6'2 to 6"4" tall, with an average build and short black hair. He was wearing a red short-sleeved shirt and blue jeans.
 
The suspects fled to a dark colored SUV that was parked on Yarwood Avenue.
 
West District Crime Unit members are investigating this incident and are requesting anyone who may have information about the suspects to contact them at (204) 986-2877 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
 
 
Commercial Robbery Arrest – C14-69095
As previously released, on April 5, 2014 at approximately 8:00 p.m., an armed male suspect entered a food store located in the 600 block of Wellington Avenue and confronted staff.
 
While armed and disguised, the suspect demanded cash and began assaulting a 51 year-old male employee. A physical altercation continued for several minutes resulting in the victim sustaining multiple injuries.
 
The suspect eventually fled empty handed.
 
Police were notified and members of the Major Crimes Unit continued to investigate. As a result of the investigation, the male suspect was identified and arrested.
 
All efforts to identify the following person of interest have met with negative results and investigators are seeking the public's assistance.
 
 

 

           

 

The female is described as: Aboriginal in appearance, approximately 40 years of age, 5'7" to 5'8" tall, with a heavy build and brown hair.
 
Anyone who knows the identity of this female is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at (204) 986-6219 and Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).

 

 

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

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