Mavis Ducharme death a result of a brutal assault

Police found Mavis Ducharme, 39 in front of a home in the area of 500 block of Stella Avenue at around 5am on February 6th. Ducharme was suffering from serious injuries and was rushed to hospital where she was in critical condition, and passed away a short time after arriving.

Police said the homicide unit has been notified and is investigating.

Police  are asking anyone with information to phone them at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

**UPDATE**

Investigators have found out that a man and a woman, both 23 years old, forced themselves into the home of Ducharme, and attacked her and her husband.

Ducharme ran to a neighbours home but was attacked by the two people again. Police have stated that the assault was drug related. The 23 year old man has been charged with second degree murder and the 23 year old woman has been charged with manslaughter.