Police release details of Ellice Avenue stabbing

September 27, 2021

UPDATED

As News 4 previously told you, Winnipeg Police are investigating a stabbing that happened in the area of Ellice Avenue and Young Street around 10:30 pm on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Police and paramedics on the scene of a stabbing on Ellice Avenue near Young Street on Friday, September 24, 2021 (Robb Mitchell | News 4)

Medical debris lay on the roadway near where a stabbing victim collapsed
(Robb Mitchell | News 4)

A K-9 officer on scene of a stabbing on Ellice Avenue on September 24, 2021
(Robb Mitchell | News 4)

Police say that the male in his 30s was walking in the area when he was assaulted and robbed of his possessions by a group of people. He was allegedly stabbed during the altercation but was able to escape and make his way onto Ellice Avenue where he collapsed.

When officers arrived on the scene they found the victim being given first aid by bystanders. Police took over first aid until paramedics arrived. The victim was taken to hospital in critical condition but later upgraded to stable.

Members from the Major Crimes Unit are continuing to investigate and ask anyone with information or video surveillance to call investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477.