Winnipeg police say a 40-year-old man has been charged after a fight in a Sargent Avenue home left another man dead last weekend.
Officers responded to the 700 block of Sargent Avenue on the morning of May 24 after reports of a fight in the basement.
Police located a 48-year-old man suffering from serious, life-threatening injuries and provided emergency medical care before an ambulance arrived. He was transported to hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect had fled before police arrived, but was later located and arrested.
Oluwatosin Akisanya has been charged with second-degree murder and remains in custody. The victim’s name has not yet been released pending notifications.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact police at (204) 986-6508 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at (204) 786-TIPS.
