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CTV News
11-07-2025
- CTV News
Watchdog investigating after man is injured falling down stairs after being taken into custody by Winnipeg police
Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating after Winnipeg police say a man fell down the stairs after he was taken into custody. Everything unfolded just before 7:30 p.m. Thursday, when police were called to an apartment in the 200 block of Bertrand Street for reports of a man in his 60s armed with an 'edged weapon.' Police said the man was suicidal. 'Police arrived at the suite and began communicating with the man through the door and established that he was still armed, refusing to come out and was threatening to kill himself,' police said in a news release. The situation turned into an armed and barricaded incident, police said, and additional units were called in to help. After around two hours, the man came out and was taken into custody. However, police said as officers were walking the man down the stairs of the building, he was able to escape and fell down the stairs. 'He sustained a serious injury as a result of the fall and was transported to hospital by ambulance. His condition remains critical.' Police contacted the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) because of the nature of the man's injuries. The IIU said the man is receiving care at the Health Sciences Centre and is being treated for a 'possible traumatic brain injury.' The IIU has now taken over the investigation and said no other details will be shared at this time. Editor's note: The story previously said the man was arrested. It has since been changed to say taken into custody.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- CTV News
Watchdog investigating after man is injured falling down stairs following arrest by Winnipeg police
Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating after Winnipeg police say a man fell down the stairs after being arrested. Everything unfolded just before 7:30 p.m. Thursday, when police were called to an apartment in the 200 block of Bertrand Street for reports of a man in his 60s armed with an 'edged weapon.' Police said the man was suicidal. 'Police arrived at the suite and began communicating with the man through the door and established that he was still armed, refusing to come out and was threatening to kill himself,' police said in a news release. The situation turned into an armed and barricaded incident, police said, and additional units were called in to help. After around two hours, the man came out and was taken into custody. However, police said as officers were walking the man down the stairs of the building, he was able to escape and fell down the stairs. 'He sustained a serious injury as a result of the fall and was transported to hospital by ambulance. His condition remains critical.' Police contacted the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) because of the nature of the man's injuries. The IIU said the man is receiving care at the Health Sciences Centre and is being treated for a 'possible traumatic brain injury.' The IIU has now taken over the investigation and said no other details will be shared at this time.
CTV News
10-07-2025
- CTV News
Dog fatally shot by Manitoba officer; watchdog investigating
Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating after an officer fatally shot a dog on Swan Lake First Nation last month. According to the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU), the incident took place on the morning of June 11 when a Manitoba First Nations Police Service officer went to a home on Swan Lake First Nation to make an arrest. No arrest was made, but a dog bit the officer while he was on his way out. The officer returned to the home shortly after and shot the dog. The IIU was notified of this incident on Wednesday and has determined it's in the public interest to investigate. Witnesses or individuals with information or video footage are asked to call 1-844-667-6060. The investigation continues.
Winnipeg Free Press
30-06-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Watchdog investigates man's death after detox stay
Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating after an assault victim had a medical emergency while being held at a detox centre in downtown Winnipeg and later died. The Winnipeg Police Service said officers were called to a report of a man in his 20s being assaulted by a group of people on the 100 block of Mayfair Avenue shortly before 5:15 a.m. Friday. The suspects fled before police arrived. MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS FILES The Independent Investigative Unit of Manitoba is investigating after a man died at a detox facility in downtown Winnieg on Friday. In a news release, the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba, a civilian watchdog that is investigating the incident, said it was told the man was assaulted by five people. Officers requested an ambulance for the victim, who police said was medically cleared by paramedics and declined further police involvement in the assault investigation. The man told police he was struck on the head, the IIU said. Wednesdays Sent weekly from the heart of Turtle Island, an exploration of Indigenous voices, perspectives and experiences. Police said officers detained the man under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act due to his 'level of intoxication' and for his safety. He was taken to a detox centre at the Main Street Project, where he was medically cleared again and lodged, police said in a separate news release. About five hours later — shortly before 10:40 a.m. — the man had a medical emergency while still held under the intoxicated persons Act. After Main Street Project staff called 911, paramedics transported the man to St. Boniface Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the IIU said. The IIU asked witnesses or anyone with information or video to call investigators at 1-844-667-6060.
Global News
30-06-2025
- Global News
Manitoba's police watchdog probes man's death while detained for detox
Manitoba's police watchdog is looking into an incident last week involving the death of a Winnipeg man who was being held in custody under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act. The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) has taken over the probe into the incident, which began just after 5 a.m. Friday, when the man was taken into custody by police. Officers had been called to a scene on Mayfair Avenue after receiving reports that a man was being assaulted by a group of people. When police arrived, the suspects had fled, and an ambulance was called for the victim, who was in his 20s. Police said he was medically cleared by paramedics and didn't want to participate in any investigation into the assault. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy As he was intoxicated, police said they detained him for his safety and took him to Main Street Project to sober up. Story continues below advertisement Just before 10:40 a.m., the man experienced a medical emergency, and staff at Main Street Project called 911. The man was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Anyone who witnessed either incident or has video footage that might help the investigation is asked to call the IIU at 1-844-667-6060.
