A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg, on September 2, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)
A 21-year-old Winnipeg man is dead and a woman is facing manslaughter charges following a fatal incident on Toronto Street over the weekend.
Just after 3 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of Toronto Street, where they found a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital in critical condition and succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased has been identified as Trencent François, a member of the Nelson House First Nation who had been residing in Winnipeg.
Precious Rayne Walker, 20, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with manslaughter. She remains in custody.
Winnipeg police are continuing to investigate and ask anyone with information call them at (204) 986-6508 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at (204) 786-TIPS.
