A 34-year-old man from Berens River First Nation has died following an assault in Winnipeg’s Weston neighborhood, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities.
Winnipeg police were called to the area of Blake Street near Logan Avenue just before 7 a.m. on Sunday in response to a report of a man who had been attacked. Upon arrival, officers conducted a search with assistance from the K-9 unit and discovered the victim, identified as Justin Boulanger, inside a suite within an apartment building.
According to Const. Stephen Spencer, officers provided immediate emergency medical treatment at the scene before Boulanger was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities have officially classified Boulanger’s death as a homicide, though details regarding the severity of his injuries or the circumstances of the assault remain undisclosed. Investigators have not confirmed whether the attack was targeted or random.
“At this point, we’re only hours since this has occurred, and the homicide unit has taken over the investigation,” Spencer stated, emphasizing the early stage of the inquiry.
Boulanger was a resident of Winnipeg, and his family has been notified of his passing. Winnipeg police are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Individuals can contact the homicide unit at 204-986-6508 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.
Source: Swifteradio.com.
