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Charges laid in stabbing death
Winnipeg police have charged a woman in connection to her sister's fatal stabbing Friday night on William Avenue.
The incident in the 400 block of William in the city's Centennial neighbourhood was reported at around 8:15 p.m., according to Winnipeg police spokesman Const. Jason Michalyshen.
Police say two sisters were at home and got involved a fight that escalated. An 18-year-old woman pulled out a knife and confronted her older sister, who police say took the knife away and stabbed the younger sister in the upper body.
Paige Chelsea Moloi-Straightnose, 18, was taken to hospital in critical condition but died as a result of her injuries.
Nebula Niome Moloi-Straightnose, 21, faces manslaughter charges.
The Winnipeg police homicide unit is continuing its investigation.
History
Updated on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 11:03 AM CDT:
adds name of victim, accused, charges laid.
Updated on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 11:27 AM CDT:
adds detail.
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