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Man Charged After Winnipeg Basement Fight Turns Fatal

May 28, 2026 4:21 PM CDT | News

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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.

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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.

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