Security under magnifying glass after suspicious death on Mountain Avenue

Homicide detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a 70-year-old man, Richard Boychuk, who resided in a seniors high-rise on Mountain Avenue. Boychuk, a former Elvis impersonator, had lived in the Winnipeg Housing Rehabilitation Corp. apartment for several years. His body was found in his second-storey suite on Tuesday morning.

Close friend Angela Abdilla expressed her heartbreak and shock over Boychuk's death, questioning why someone would hurt a man who had always been kind and caring. Abdilla also noted that the building did not have sufficient security measures in place, with residents frequently letting others in. Ed Kanski, another friend of Boychuk, expressed hope that the person responsible for the murder would be caught and justice served.

The housing corporation will review its security processes following the police investigation. Macrae, the CEO of A & O Support Services for Older Adults, emphasized the need for a cultural shift in society and political thinking to better support older community members living in low-income housing. She stressed that investing in on-site support, food security, and basic human needs for seniors would be more effective in ensuring their safety and well-being.