Winnipeg, MB – A 25-year-old man was killed early Friday in what police say is the city’s 18th homicide of 2025.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, officers from the Central District General Patrol discovered an unresponsive man with serious injuries around 12:49 a.m. in the 600 block of Langside Street. Emergency responders transported him to a hospital in critical condition, where he later died.
Police identified the deceased as Melvin Catcheway, a member of Lake St. Martin First Nation who had been living in Winnipeg. Officials confirmed family notifications have been completed.
The case is being treated as a homicide. Investigators are asking anyone with video surveillance footage or information that could assist the investigation to contact the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS or through winnipegcrimestoppers.org.
This marks the latest in a series of violent incidents police have been investigating across Winnipeg this year. Authorities have not released details on potential suspects or motives.
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