Teen arrested in death of 31-year-old man; also charged in February assault


Winnipeg police have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection to the loss of life of a 31-year-old man who was discovered injured close to Slaw Rebchuk Bridge earlier than he died in hospital.


Police mentioned Richard Contois was assaulted on Could 6 round 10:30 p.m. and he was taken to hospital in essential situation. He later died from his accidents.


Const. Rob Carver mentioned the assault occurred with an edged weapon.


On Tuesday, Could 17, police arrested the teenager and he has been charged with second-degree homicide, two counts of failing to adjust to a sentence and possessing a weapon.


Police added the teenager was additionally charged in connection to an assault that occurred on Feb. 2.


The assault occurred within the 300 block of Charles Avenue and two adults had been taken to hospital in critical situation.


The teenager was additionally charged with two counts of aggravated assault, break and enter to commit assault, possessing a weapon, and two counts of failing to adjust to the situations of an enterprise.


Carver mentioned the 2 had been additionally assaulted with an edged weapon they usually have each since recovered and been launched from hospital.


The teenager stays in custody and the costs towards him haven't been confirmed in courtroom.


The investigation is ongoing. Anybody with data is requested to contact police at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.

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