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Teenager dead following assault in North End: Winnipeg police

Winnipeg police officers received a report of an assault at the back of a convenience store in the 100 block of Salter Street at around 1:10 a.m. (Source: Jamie Dowsett/CTV News) Winnipeg police officers received a report of an assault at the back of a convenience store in the 100 block of Salter Street at around 1:10 a.m. (Source: Jamie Dowsett/CTV News)
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A 17-year-old boy is dead following an assault at a convenience store in Winnipeg’s North End on Wednesday morning.

Winnipeg police officers received a report of an assault at the back of a convenience store in the 100 block of Salter Street at around 1:10 a.m.

When officers got to the scene, they found two people with injuries – a 17-year-old boy and a 30-year-old man.

Both were taken to the hospital, but the teenager died from his injuries. The 30-year-old man is in stable condition.

The homicide unit is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.

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