22-year-old charged with 2nd-degree murder in Virden stabbing: Manitoba RCMP
One of two men who were suffered serious injuries following an altercation between the two on Tuesday is dead, RCMP say.
27-year-old dead after Tuesday altercation between two men, police say
A 27-year-old man is dead and a 22-year-old charged with murder after an altercation between the two in Virden, Man., on Tuesday, RCMP say.
Police were called to a home in the Queen Street West area of Virden, 70 kilometres west of Brandon, around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday with a report of a stabbing.
Both men were transported to hospital with serious injuries. The 22-year-old was initially charged with aggravated assault and uttering threats.
A day later, the 27-year-old man, from Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation — 25 kilometres south of Virden — died as result of his injuries. The 22-year-old was then charged with second-degree murder.
Police are still investigating the incident. The suspect remains in custody.