Early Saturday morning at around 2:30am Winnipeg Police responded to disturbance and fighting by a large group of people on Bannatyne at Rorie.

While attempting to disperse the crowd, the two officers located an injured adult male in the 100 block of Bannatyne Avenue. Their attempts to administer first aid were hindered by a crowd that began to obstruct the officers. Individuals from within the crowd started to assault the officers which resulted in a taser being fired. As police continued to struggle with the crowd, the Taser was dropped and it is believed it is at this time that it was taken by a member of the crowd.

A Taser could pose a risk if it was to be picked up by an unsuspecting person and carried in a pocket as a build-up of static energy could activate the weapon.

Members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service attended a short time later and the victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

The investigation into the injured male continues.
 
The Winnipeg Police Service is asking anyone with information regarding the injured male or Conducted Electrical Weapon (taser)  to contact investigators at 204-986-6668. Should the weapon be located, members of the public are requested to contact police immediately at 204-986-6222.