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CBC
01-07-2025
- CBC
Man held at Winnipeg detox centre died after medical emergency, police say
A man died following a medical emergency at a Winnipeg detoxification centre shortly after he was detained by police for his own safety on Friday, police say. Officers responded to a report of a man being assaulted by a group of people on Mayfair Avenue shortly after 5 a.m. Friday, police said in a news release on Monday. The attackers had left when officers arrived. The man, in his 20s, was medically cleared by paramedics and declined further police involvement in the assault investigation. The man was detained by officers under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act, due to his level of intoxication and for his own safety, police said. He was taken to the detoxification centre at the Main Street Project, where he was medically cleared a second time and placed in lodging. The man experienced a medical emergency about five hours later, shortly before 11 a.m., and was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Winnipeg police did not name the man who died. Manitoba's police watchdog has been notified of the man's death and has assumed responsibility for the investigation, police said.
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.
