Winnipeg police closed a stretch of Portage Avenue on Sunday morning due to a murder investigation.
Portage Avenue from Dwelling Avenue to Evanson Avenue, in addition to north and southbound Arlington, had been taped off for a number of hours.
Police stated officers had been known as to the realm at round 2:20 a.m. relating to an injured man. They discovered him on the bottom and supplied emergency care by making use of a chest seal on the scene.
The 46-year-old man was taken to hospital in vital situation, however died from his accidents. His identify was not launched.
The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) initially posted on X, previously referred to as Twitter, in regards to the highway closure at 6:50 a.m.
Proof markers had been seen scattered all through the sprawling crime scene – on Portage Avenue, adjoining sidewalks, and a again alley connecting Dwelling Avenue to Arlington Avenue.
Cops had been additionally seen gathering proof and utilizing a drone digicam within the space.
The roadway reopened to site visitors round 10:40 a.m.
Murder detectives are asking anybody with info – together with video surveillance – to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers.
