A homicide investigation is underway in Winnipeg following a fatal incident early Saturday morning that left a 21-year-old man dead and a woman in custody, according to authorities.<\/p>\n
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, officers responded just after 3:00 a.m. on June 13, 2026, to a report of a serious incident at a residence in the 700 block of Toronto Street.<\/p>\n
When Central and North District General Patrol officers arrived, they located an adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries.<\/p>\n
The Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit has since taken over the investigation and confirmed the identity of the deceased as 21-year-old Trencent Francois, a member of the Nelson House First Nation who had been residing in Winnipeg.<\/p>\n
Following the incident, an adult female was taken into custody at the scene. Police identified her as 20-year-old Precious Rayne Walker, who has been charged with manslaughter and remains in custody.<\/p>\n
Investigators have not released further details regarding the circumstances that led to the incident and continue to examine evidence and interview witnesses as part of the ongoing case.<\/p>\n
Police say the investigation remains active as detectives work to establish a full timeline of events leading up to the death.<\/p>\n
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers anonymously.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"