Police investigating early-morning homicide
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Winnipeg Police are investigating after a 46-year-old man died after being taken to hospital suffering serious injuries early Sunday.
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It is believed to be the 14th homicide in Winnipeg this year.
At around 2:20 a.m., Winnipeg Police officers were called to the area of Portage Avenue and Arlington Street regarding an injured man. When they arrived, officers located the man on the ground and provided emergency medical care by applying a chest seal and administering compressions.
He was rushed to hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.
The deceased has been identified as a 46-year-old male. Family notifications are pending. No further information was released by police.
The Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation and asks anyone with information, including video surveillance, to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.
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