Winnipeg police have charged a suspect linked to two stabbings and a South Point Douglas homicide.
On May 2, 2023, police began an investigation into the stabbing of a male after he was found by members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service near Sargent Avenue and Furby Street around 6:20 pm. The WFPS had been in the area on an unrelated call.
The victim was taken to hospital with upper-body stab wounds but refused to cooperate with investigators. Officers identified and went to a residence that was involved in the incident in the 500 block of Furby Street. A man was arrested after a brief use-of-force encounter.
Investigators learned that the accused was also allegedly involved in a Henry Street stabbing on April 26 and the suspicious death of a man in the South Point Douglas area.
Investigators arrested and charged the accused, who was already in custody, for the additional incidents.
23-year-old Tyrus Mann has been charged for his alleged involvement with Second Degree Murder, Assault Cause Bodily Harm, Assault a Peace Officer, Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition and Fail to Comply with Condition of Undertaking.
He remains in custody.
Police have yet to identify the deceased man and are asking anyone with information or video surveillance in the area to contact them at (204) 986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477.
The victim is described as:
- Unknown ethnicity
- Approximately 6’ in height
- No upper teeth
- Will have undergone previous medical facial procedure
