On Tuesday morning a fire broke out at an apartment on Sargent and it has since turned into a homicide investigation. 

On January 3, 2023,  at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 700 block of Sargent Avenue for an apartment fire. The WFPS was on the scene, and paramedics transported an adult female to the hospital who succumbed to her injuries.
 
Due to the nature of this death, the Homicide Unit took over the investigation.
 
The deceased has been identified as Star Alicia Thomas, a 23-year-old female from Winnipeg.
 
This investigation is continuing. If anyone has information regarding the fire or the deceased, call the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS(8477).

Previously the release shared that there was one person in critical condition.