Archive - 2009
Homicide #2009-12
Date - 2009-06-13
Victim - Michelle, Wayne Roger (28)
Accused - Catcheway, Jonathon Erin (20)
Charge - 2nd Degree Murder
On June 13th, 28-year-old, Wayne Michelle was standing outside 591 Manitoba Avenue with a friend when someone approached and opened fire. Michelle was shot in the chest and his 27-year-old friend was shot in the back.
Police were called to the scene at around 10:35pm and both men were rushed to hospital.
While his friend survived, Michelle succumbed to his injuries.
Police revealed that both victims had gang ties and that the attack was gang related.
Police have arrested and charged, 20-year-old, Jonathon Erin Catcheway, with 2nd Degree Murder.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 786-8477.
REFERENCES
Wiebe, Lindsey. (June 15, 2009). Grim weekend ends in death. Winnipeg Free Press. http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/grim-weekend-ends-in-death-48058612.html
(June 19, 2009). Media Release. Winnipeg Police Service. http://winnipeg.ca/police/press/2009/06jun/2009_06_19.stm