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2 dead in separate homicides in Winnipeg

Two deaths about three hours apart in north central Winnipeg are both being investigated as homicides, but police do not believe they are connected.

Woman, 20, injured in North End and died at hospital, male found dead in North Point Douglas

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Winnipeg police are investigating two separate homicides that happened Tuesday morning, within a short distance of one another. (CBC)

Two deaths about three hours apart in north central Winnipeg are both being investigated as homicides, but police do not believe they are connected.

Officers were called around 1:45 a.m. Tuesdayto Burrows Avenue, between Powers and Salter streetsin the North End, abouta seriously injured woman.The 20-year-old was rushed to hospital in critical condition, where she died.

Then around4:50 a.m., officers were called to a multi-tenant residence on Selkirk Avenue, off Austin Street N.in North Point Douglas,about a suspicious death.

A crew from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service had arrived earlier and found a deceased man. Police have not released an age but confirmed he was an adult.

Anyone with information or home surveillance regarding either incident is asked to call investigators at 204-986-6508or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477. Anonymous tips can also be left through the Crime Stoppers website.

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