News briefs for Sunday, April 9, 2023
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A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Sunday, April 9, 2023
Fire breaks out in commercial building on Selkirk Avenue
9:16 AM
A fire broke out in a commercial building on Selkirk Avenue Saturday afternoon.
At 1:39 p.m., the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a commercial building in the 500 block of Selkirk Avenue.
At the scene, crews saw smoke coming from the building and attacked the fire from the inside. The fire was brought under control at 2:11 p.m.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Man robbed, stabbed on Alexander Avenue; suspect at large
10:21 AM
A 40-year-old man was robbed and stabbed by two suspects in the 1600 block of Alexander Avenue Saturday evening. One suspect has been arrested while the other remains on the run.
The police were alerted of the incident at approximately 11:45 p.m. when they found the victim with severe upper-body injuries. He was taken to hospital and remains in stable condition. Two suspects fled on foot before police arrived.
Later around midnight, with the help of the police helicopter, one of the suspects was located walking in the Logan Avenue and Winks Street area. After a short pursuit, the suspect was arrested. A sharp-edged weapon was recovered nearby.
Police believe the suspects demanded the victim’s property at knife point and stabbed him without provocation before fleeing the scene. The suspect and victim did not know each other.
A Winnipeg man, 24, has been charged with robbery and two counts of failing to comply with condition of release order. He was detained in custody.
Police are asking anyone with information to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Crews respond to fire on Ross Avenue
10:36 AM
A fire broke out in a two-storey home in the 500 block of Ross Avenue Saturday evening.
At 11:10 p.m., the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service received reports of the fire. At the scene, crews saw smoke coming from a home. The fire was attacked from outside and declared under control at 11:43 p.m.
Everyone inside safely self-evacuated before crews arrived. The City of Winnipeg’s Emergency Social Services (ESS) team helped four people find temporary housing.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.