News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, June 24, 2016   Fire Update – Homicide Investigation – C16-128501 As previously released - On June 22, 2016 at approximately 3:40 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a residence located in the 300 block of Aberdeen Avenue regarding a fire incident.    A 50 year old male resident was removed from the home and transported to hospital in critical condition. He has since succumbed to his injuries.    Autopsy results have confirmed that the victim identified as David SANDERSON, 50 years old was assaulted prior to the fire being set.      Anyone who may have had contact with SANDERSON during the evening of June 21, 2016 and into the early morning hours of June 22, 2016 is asked to contact investigators immediately. It has been determined that SANDERSON was in the area of Main Street between Dufferin Avenue and Selkirk Avenue during this time frame.    SANDERSON is described as an Aboriginal male, 6'0" tall, 150 pounds, thin build, long hair in a ponytail and wearing a dark coloured t-shirt and jeans.      Members of the Homicide Unit continue to investigate. Anyone with further information regarding this investigation is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).       Update - Homicide Investigation – C16-129347 As previously released - On June 23, 2016 at approximately 3:05 a.m., emergency personnel responded to reports of an injured male inside a suite located in the 400 block of Furby Street.    James Edsel TUCKER, 45 years old was found stabbed in the upper body and transported to hospital in critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries.    Martin Archie FLETT, 22 years old has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder, including several other serious charges due to his alleged involvement.    Members of the Homicide Unit continue to investigate. Anyone with further details that may assist Detectives is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).      For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs 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.