The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal motor vehicle collision following an attempted traffic stop by Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) officers.
On April 9, 2022, WPS notified the IIU of an incident that occurred that day at 9:11pm, when a WPS officer attempted to stop a vehicle on Selkirk Avenue and McKenzie Street. According to the notification, the suspect vehicle failed to stop and subsequently lost control of the vehicle, hitting a curb and colliding with post. A short time later, the police arrived on scene. The driver of the vehicle sustained serious injuries in the collision, was transported to Health Sciences Centre where he was pronounced deceased.
IIU is mandated to investigate all incidents involving police and a fatality.
Witnesses or other individuals who have information or video footage that may assist this investigation are asked to contact the IIU toll free at 1-844-667-6060.
