Winnipeg Police are investigating a shooting and ongoing gang activity in the 600 block of Manitoba Avenue, following a series of incidents that began on February 19, 2025.
Officers responded to reports of a firearm being discharged at a residence on Manitoba Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered that two youth suspects, along with unidentified individuals, had approached the residence. One of the youth suspects fired a shot towards the home, prompting return fire from within.
At approximately 4:27 p.m., police located one of the youth suspects in the 600 block of Pritchard Avenue, suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body. He was transported to hospital in unstable condition, later upgraded to stable.
A second youth suspect, aged 14, was apprehended without incident near Flora Avenue and McKenzie Street. A firearm was recovered nearby. He faces charges including discharging a firearm in a reckless manner, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. He remains in custody.
The Winnipeg Police Service’s Guns and Gangs Unit subsequently launched an investigation into drug trafficking and gang activity in the William Whyte neighbourhood, focusing on the 600 block of Manitoba Avenue.
On February 27, at approximately 5:54 p.m., the Guns and Gangs Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team, executed a search warrant at the same address. During the search, officers seized a Ruger shotgun, .22 ammunition, shotgun shells, and drug paraphernalia.
A 61-year-old Winnipeg man was arrested and charged with possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, careless storage of a firearm, ammunition, prohibited weapon or device, possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon knowing its possession is unauthorized, and possession of a firearm, restricted/prohibited weapon, firearm part or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order. He was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.
The Major Crimes Unit is continuing the investigation and is urging anyone with information to contact them at 204-986-6219 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477 or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.
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