Fatal Winnipeg Police Shooting Raises Calls for Body Cameras and Use-of-Force Review

A man was killed after stabbing an officer in the throat, prompting investigations and renewed discussions on police accountability measures.

Winnipeg police shot and killed a man near a bus shelter at Unicity Mall after he stabbed a plainclothes officer in the throat on Sunday evening.
The officer, who was hospitalized in stable condition, has since been released; the man died after being transported to the hospital despite CPR efforts at the scene.
Videos circulating on social media show officers yelling commands to the man before firing, but police emphasize the footage does not capture the full incident and caution against premature conclusions.
Manitoba's Independent Investigations Unit has taken over the case, with experts stressing the need to determine whether the use of lethal force was justified.
The incident has reignited calls for Winnipeg police to adopt body cameras, a measure advocates argue would enhance accountability and provide clearer context in such cases.