City of Winnipeg

08/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/23/2026 14:56

Police seeking information regarding a stabbing in the Spence neighbourhood: C26-209795

Released: August 23, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

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On August 22, 2026, around 4:45 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of a stabbing in the 600 block Of Ellice Avenue. A passerby called 911, when the injured victim asked her for help.

Emergency personnel were already on scene providing medical care to the woman in her 30s who had been stabbed in the upper body. She was transported to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable condition.

General Patrol members canvassed the area, and the Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

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