Winnipeg, Manitoba – A 20-year-old man was arrested in Winnipeg after a hotel shooting, triggering serious injury charges.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, officers took the man into custody on Thursday, Feb. 20, in the 700 block of William Avenue in connection with a shooting earlier that afternoon at a hotel in the 300 block of Kennedy Street.
Police said Central District General Patrol officers, assisted by the Tactical Support Team, responded around 3:30 p.m. to reports of a woman shot inside the hotel. Investigators allege the suspect and a 32-year-old woman were involved in a verbal dispute that escalated before the man allegedly shot her in the upper body.
The woman, who police say was seriously injured, left the hotel before officers arrived and later made her way to a hospital for treatment. Authorities said the suspect also left the scene prior to police arrival.
According to police, the suspect attended a hospital around 7 p.m. seeking treatment for a gunshot-related injury and was quickly identified by officers as the individual allegedly involved in the hotel shooting. He was arrested and turned over to the Major Crimes Unit, which has assumed the investigation.
The 20-year-old has been charged with aggravated assault, discharging a firearm with intent, pointing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition. He remains in custody.
The incident occurred in a busy downtown area frequented by office workers and students, prompting heightened concern among commuters.
Police continue to investigate.
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