Winnipeg, MB – A 34-year-old man is dead following an alleged residential break-in early Wednesday morning in Winnipeg’s North District, prompting an in-custody death investigation now led by provincial authorities.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, officers were dispatched around 8:04 a.m. Wednesday to the 100 block of Burrin Avenue for a reported break and enter in progress. Police said the male suspect had allegedly entered a home unlawfully while the homeowners were still inside.
Responding officers located the man unconscious inside the residence. He was taken into custody for safety reasons while officers administered first aid until Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service personnel arrived. Authorities said the suspect was transported to a hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police have not released the identity of the man. It remains unclear what led to the medical emergency or whether any use of force occurred during the arrest. Officials said the matter is now being treated as an in-custody death under Manitoba law.
The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU), which oversees incidents involving police that result in serious injury or death, has assumed responsibility for the investigation. The agency operates independently of law enforcement.
Residents in the area reported a heavy police presence Wednesday morning, though no injuries to homeowners were reported.
The IIU is asking anyone with information or video footage related to the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.
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