Three men are facing a number of charges in relation to the killing of a 19-year-old working at a beer vendor in February.

Police and emergency crews were called to a business in the 1400 block of Notre Dame Avenue on February 15, at approximately 3:10 a.m. for reports of an injured male. Emergency personnel found John Lloyd Barrion with serious injuries and transported him to hospital in unstable condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The Winnipeg Police Service says in a press release sent out on February 28 that detectives with the Winnipeg Police Major Crimes Unit have now arrested three suspects.

William Arthur SAMPSON, 51, was arrested on February 25, 2022, after a search warrant was executed at a residence in the Grant Park neighbourhood. He has been charged with:

- Second Degree Murder
- Armed Robbery Using a Firearm
- Carry Concealed Weapon/Prohibited Device
- Possess Firearm, Restricted Weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order x 8

Ryan Jeron SMITH, 40, was arrested on February 25, 2022, outside a residence in the William Whyte neighbourhood after a brief traffic pursuit. He has been charged with:

- Second Degree Murder
- Armed Robbery Using a Firearm
- Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance
- Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer
- Operation of a Conveyance While Prohibited
- Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon
- Possess Firearm, Restricted Weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order x 2

Robert Gordon FRANCIS, 37, was arrested on February 16, 2022, in a traffic stop initiated by a K9 unit. He has been charged with:

- Manslaughter
- Armed Robbery Using a Firearm
- Accessory After the Fact to Murder
- Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle

All three were detained in custody.

This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).