Update: Tyler Kirton dies of a gunshot wound in Winnipeg’s first homicide of 2017

Winnipeg police were called to the area of Thames Avenue and Watt Street on January 3rd at approximately 9:55pm on report of gunshots.

Police arrived to find Tyler Kirton 25,  lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was rushed to hospital where he died of his injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call 204-986-6508

Update February 10th

A 16 year old has been charged with first degree murder. Police have not said if the accused is male or female.