The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious injury sustained by an adult male involving the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS).

On December 20, 2024, WPS notified the IIU of an incident involving an adult male who sustained a serious injury. According to the notification, on Dec. 19 at approximately 2:40 a.m., officers were called about an intoxicated male armed with an edged weapon and attempting to stab someone near the 400 block of Furby Place. Officers arrived and encountered a male brandishing an edged weapon. Officers repeatedly directed the male to drop the weapon, but he walked toward them. An officer deployed a conducted energy weapon, causing the male to fall on ice. The male subsequently complained of a sore leg and was transported by ambulance to Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg. Police later learned the male’s right tibia and fibula were fractured and notified the IIU.

As a broken leg is defined as a serious injury under the IIU regulations, the IIU is mandated to investigate.

Witnesses or individuals who have information or video footage that may assist the investigation are asked to contact the IIU toll-free at 1-844-667-6060.