28-year-old store employee charged with aggravated assault, weapon possession for attacking shoplifting suspect in Winnipeg.

In Winnipeg, a 28-year-old store employee has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon after confronting a 41-year-old man suspected of shoplifting. The employee attacked the man with a large edged weapon during the incident on Saturday evening. Police arrested the employee, while the shoplifter was hospitalized and later stabilized. The Major Crimes Unit is investigating and seeks public assistance.

October 15, 2024
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