A Winnipeg man has been arrested following an armed home invasion on Church Avenue where a 53-year-old resident was shot multiple times with a pellet gun. Police seized an air pistol and a loaded shotgun from the suspect's apartment. The suspect faces several charges, and the major crimes unit is investigating.
Winnipeg man arrested after pellet gun shooting, police say
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A Winnipeg man has been arrested following an armed home invasion on Church Avenue where a 53-year-old resident was shot multiple times with a pellet gun. Police seized an air pistol and a loaded shotgun from the suspect's apartment. The suspect faces several charges, and the major crimes unit is investigating.
Trending- 1 Wednesday morning: Two people force entry into a home on Church Avenue after an argument.
- 2 Wednesday morning: 53-year-old resident shot multiple times with a pellet gun.
- 3 Wednesday morning: Suspects flee the scene.
- 4 Wednesday morning: Police called to the scene around 8 a.m.
- 5 Wednesday morning: Police locate and arrest a 29-year-old suspect at a nearby apartment complex.
- 6 Post-arrest: Police seize an air pistol and a loaded Remington 870 shotgun.
- 7 Ongoing: Major crimes unit continues to investigate.
- Victim shot multiple times and taken to hospital in stable condition
- Suspect in custody facing half-dozen charges (weapons, assault, breaking and entering)
- Ongoing investigation by the major crimes unit
What: A 29-year-old Winnipeg man was arrested and charged after an armed home invasion involving a pellet gun shooting. Police seized an air pistol and a loaded Remington 870 shotgun.
When: Wednesday morning (around 8 a.m.), with the arrest occurring shortly after.
Where: A home and an apartment complex on Church Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Why: Two people forced their way into the home after arguing with a 53-year-old resident, leading to the shooting.
How: Two suspects, one armed with a pellet gun, forced entry into a home after an argument. The resident was shot multiple times. Police were called, searched the area, and located one suspect at a nearby apartment complex, leading to his arrest and the seizure of weapons.