Canada-wide arrest warrant issued for Winnipeg homicide suspect

Winnipeg police have obtained a Canada-wide warrant for a suspect in the killing of a 26-year-old man Thursday.

Police were called toPritchard Avenue, between Sinclair and Arlington streets,at about 9:30 a.m., where they found aman who had been shot.

He was taken to hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead shortly after.

The victim was Kyle Allan Malanchuk, a 26-year-old Winnipeg man, police said.

Following their investigation, the Winnipeg police homicide unit obtained a country-wide warrant for the arrest of Bradley Shawn Thomas.

Thomas facesnumerous charges, including second-degree murder and possession of a weapon.

He is described as 5 feet, 7 inches, 131 pounds, with a thin build. He has brown eyes and is believed to have short black hair. He is known to have numerous tattoos on his right arm.

Police cautionthe public not to approach Thomas. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

People with additional information that may help investigators can call the homicide unit at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).