Winnipeg, Manitoba – A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a homicide that occurred earlier this month in Winnipeg’s Central District, according to police.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS), investigators with the Homicide Unit continued working the case involving the death of 56-year-old Christopher Sean Brown, who was found deceased in an apartment complex in the 300 block of Blake Street. As a result of the investigation, a suspect was identified and taken into custody.
Police say the homicide occurred on December 20, 2025. Just before 2 p.m. that day, officers responded to a report of a homicide at an apartment complex on Blake Street. Central District General Patrol officers arrived and located a male victim who had succumbed to his injuries. The Homicide Unit later assumed control of the investigation and identified the victim as Brown.
On December 25, 2025, members of the Manitoba First Nations Police arrested 27-year-old Christian Meeches in Long Plains First Nation, Manitoba. Authorities say Meeches was transported to Winnipeg and turned over to the WPS Homicide Unit.
According to police, Meeches has been charged with Second Degree Murder in connection with Brown’s death and remains in custody. The charge has not been tested in court.
Investigators have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the homicide or a possible motive. Police continue to ask anyone with information related to the case to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477) or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.
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