Two males have been charged with possessing weapons that were discovered during a fight that broke out between four individuals.

On June 2, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the area of Dubuc Street and Braemar Avenue for the report of a fight involving a group of males, two of whom were armed.

General Patrol officers from the East District, assisted by the Tactical Support Team (TST), located three males engaged in a mutual fight, including a 29-year-old male armed with a machete.

The male discarded the weapon after being instructed by officers and was arrested without incident.

Police found a 20-year-old male unconscious from being physically assaulted by a 22-year-old male. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition for a minor upper-body injury.

Officers became aware that a fourth suspect had fled the scene before they arrived, but TST members located the 19-year-old male near Niverville Avenue and Hill Street and arrested him without incident. Upon the arrest, police found a 12-gauge shotgun concealed on his person.

Both the machete and shotgun were taken by police as evidence.

Through the investigation, officers learned the suspects, who were all previously known to one another, engaged in a mutual fight after a verbal dispute escalated.

A 19-year-old male from Winnipeg is facing the following charges:

  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
  • Fail to Comply with Condition of Undertaking

A 29-year-old male from Peguis, MB., is facing the following charge:

  • Possession of a Weapon

Both were released on Undertakings as mandated by the Criminal Code.