1 charged in connection with stabbing of store security guard in Winnipeg
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the stabbing of a store security guard in downtown Winnipeg, police said.
A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection with the stabbing of a store security guard in downtown Winnipeg, police announced on Wednesday. The suspect was apprehended around 10 a.m. in the area of Portage Avenue and Strathmillan Road, according to the Winnipeg Police Service. The arrest came after an off-duty officer observed the individual shortly before 10 a.m. and reported them to authorities.
The stabbing took place on Tuesday afternoon when the 22-year-old security guard was attacked in the 2700 block of Portage Avenue. The victim was stabbed in his upper body and transported to the hospital in serious condition, where his condition was later upgraded to stable. The 29-year-old suspect faces charges of aggravated assault, robbery, and failing to comply with a probation order. He remains in custody.
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