Winnipeg Police Service homicide detectives have arrested and charged a 17-year-old male in connection to the shooting death of a 15-year-old male.

One teen killed, another injured during Amherst Street shooting

Police say that on March 6, 2023,  a 15-year-old male and his 17-year-old brother were involved in an altercation with a group of males that they did not know on Sackville Street. During the altercation, both brothers were shot before the suspect fled. The brothers made their way to a home in the 200 block of Amherst Street when they encountered a 17-year-old male whom they knew. That male was armed with a gun and a second shooting occurred and the 15-year-old male was critically injured.

On March 12, 2023, the 17-year-old alleged shooter was taken into custody and has been charged with Manslaughter for his alleged involvement.

Investigators are continuing to look into the case and ask anyone with information about the shooting or the related incident to call (204) 986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477