The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is investigating serious injuries sustained during the arrest of an adult male in Winnipeg.
On January 15, 2026, the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) notified the IIU of an incident that occurred the same day at approximately 6:30pm. According to the notification, WPS members attended a residence on College Avenue to conduct a bail compliance check on a male. While speaking with the male, officers noted he was breaching conditions of his release order.
Upon realizing he was being arrested, the male suddenly armed himself with an edged weapon and stabbed himself multiple times while making statements indicating self-harm. A use of force encounter occurred, during which the officers disarmed and secured the male and began life-saving first aid measures. The male was taken to Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg in unstable condition.
As this incident involved serious injuries as defined under the IIU regulation, the IIU is mandated to investigate.
Witnesses or 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.
