Winnipeg, MB – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect after a man was shot and robbed during an online sales meetup in Winnipeg over the weekend.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, officers responded to a robbery involving a firearm around 2:00 p.m. on October 11, 2025, in the 600 block of Maryland Street. A man in his 30s was reportedly meeting someone to sell an item when he was robbed and shot.
The victim was transported to a hospital in critical condition and suffered life-altering injuries, police said. His condition has since been upgraded to stable.
The suspect is described as a tall man with braided hair, last seen wearing all black clothing. The Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate and is asking anyone with information to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS.
Police are reminding residents to use designated Buy & Sell Exchange Zones located at Winnipeg Police Service stations for safe online transactions.
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