Manitoba

Man shot, killed in North End homicide

Police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed in Winnipeg's North End.

Winnipeg police ask witnesses to come forward after man dies following incident on Aberdeen Avenue

Police officers investigated a serious incident on Aberdeen Avenue on Wednesday morning. They confirmed a man was found in the area with gunshot wounds and later died. (Jeff Stapleton/CBC)

Police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed in Winnipeg's North End.

Police responded to the area of Aberdeen Avenue near Powers Street at about 10:10 a.m. CT Wednesday after getting reports of an injured man.

Police taped off the area around several homes on Aberdeen Avenue. (Jeff Stapleton/CBC)

Officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead. An autopsy has been ordered on the victim.

Several police officers and vehicles remained at the scene for hours investigating.

Police are asking any witnesses who might have heard or seen anything related to the incident to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.

Police are asking witnesses to come forward to help with the homicide investigation. (Jeff Stapleton/CBC)