Winnipeg cops investigate suspicious incident at Main Street and Mayfair Avenue

Winnipeg police say a person was found badly injured early Thursday in the area of Main Street and Mayfair Avenue.

Officers were called to the scene, which they describe as involving “suspicious circumstances,” around 3:30 a.m. That led to southbound Main at Mayfair and northbound Harkness Street at Mayfair being blocked to traffic for the investigation.

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Winnipeg police block off a section of Mayfair Avenue at Main Street Thursday morning. Michael Draven / Global News

Police are also investigating another major incident, a shooting in the Elmwood area that took place around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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One person was injured in the shooting, although the victim’s condition is unknown. Police said they have a suspect in custody.

More details about both incidents are expected later on Thursday.

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