The first happened around 5:00 a.m. when police were called to the 600 block of Brandon Avenue for reports of an assault. Officers found two men, both employed as Winnipeg Transit drivers, who were in uniform but off duty. A 57-year-old man suffered minor injuries but did not require treatment. The other 54-year-old was not injured. Investigators believe the suspect approached the first victim (54) as he sat in his parked vehicle. The driver’s side window was shattered and the victim called for help from a passing Transit bus. The second victim (57) was a passenger on the bus and got off to help. The suspect allegedly assaulted both victims before fleeing. He remains outstanding. Then around 5:30 a.m., police responded to the southeast sidewalk of the Osborne Street Bridge for reports of an injured person. First aid found a 28-year-old man with serious injuries to his upper body. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition, where he remains. The Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation and is asking for the public’s help. Police are asking anyone who may have been walking or driving in the area during each incident to come forward. Any area residents with surveillance footage or drivers with dash cam footage are also asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
