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Winnipeg man arrested after pellet gun shooting, police say

(6 months ago)
Sam Thompson
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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.

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  1. 1 Wednesday morning: Two people force entry into a home on Church Avenue after an argument.
  2. 2 Wednesday morning: 53-year-old resident shot multiple times with a pellet gun.
  3. 3 Wednesday morning: Suspects flee the scene.
  4. 4 Wednesday morning: Police called to the scene around 8 a.m.
  5. 5 Wednesday morning: Police locate and arrest a 29-year-old suspect at a nearby apartment complex.
  6. 6 Post-arrest: Police seize an air pistol and a loaded Remington 870 shotgun.
  7. 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.

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.