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07/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/21/2026 09:43

Youth charged after animal cruelty incident in Centennial neighbourhood: C26-178513

Released: July 21, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.

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A 16-year-old youth is facing multiple charges after Winnipeg Police Service responded to an animal cruelty call in the Centennial neighbourhood resulted in the discovery of a deceased cat.

On July 20, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a report of a youth injuring a cat with a knife.

Central District General Patrol officers attended the 600 block of Main Street and located the youth holding a knife with a deceased cat nearby. Officers took the youth into custody without incident.

Officers learned that the youth had attended the area with a cat confined inside a plastic bag. The cat was believed to be alive at the time. The youth then removed the cat from the bag and assaulted it with a knife, resulting in its death.

The 16-year-old has been charged with:

  • Killing or Injuring Animals
  • Causing Unnecessary Suffering to an Animal
  • Possession of a Weapon
  • Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x4
  • Fail to Comply with Sentence x3

The youth was detained in custody.

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