On Friday afternoon, July 19, 2019, several people near Higgins Avenue and Austin Street witnessed a male commit a serious act of self-harm.
Police received multiple calls to 911 and dispatched officers to the area. The male was located near Higgins and Main Street. Officers and a bystander immediately began applying first aid while paramedics were enrolee.
The male was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Police say the nature of this event was traumatic for those who witnessed it and say there are a number of resources that are available:
- The Klinic Crisis Program operates a variety of crisis phone lines and online support services, providing free and confidential counselling, support and referrals for people who are suicidal, in crisis or struggling to cope.
Klinic operates a 24/7 Crisis Line at (204) 786-8686 or toll-free at 1-888-322-3019. More information can be found here: http://klinic.mb.ca/crisis-support/ - The Winnipeg Police Services Victim Services Section can assist victims of
tragedy and their families by providing support, information and referrals to community support agencies. More information can be found here: https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/Units_and_Divisions/vss/vss_default.aspx - A list of additional community resources is available here: https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/Units_and_Divisions/vss/VSS_contacts.aspx
