Winnipeg Police Rescue 2 Teen Hostages After Standoff, Gunfire
Two teenagers were rescued by Winnipeg police after a man wanted on outstanding warrants allegedly took them hostage in their home, leading to a standoff that ended in gunfire. On May 29, police were attempting to arrest the 34-year-old fugitive, who has not been identified, when he ran off. He then broke into a house in the 400 block of King Edward Street and took hostages, according to the Winnipeg Police Service. Police had been pursuing the man after he rammed their vehicle and drove off when they attempted to perform a traffic stop on him at around 10:27 a.m., according to a May 30 news release.
Winnipeg Police Rescue 2 Teen Hostages After Standoff, Gunfire Winnipeg police rescued two teenage hostages after a man with outstanding warrants took them hostage in their home. The fugitive had fled from police after ramming their vehicle during a traffic stop attempt. The situation escalated into a standoff that concluded with gunfire.
- Two teenagers were rescued by Winnipeg police.
- A man wanted on outstanding warrants allegedly took the teens hostage.
- The incident occurred after police attempted to arrest the fugitive.
- The man had previously rammed a police vehicle and fled.
- A standoff ensued at the hostages’ home, ending in gunfire.
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