Winnipeg, Manitoba 2026 Homicide Victim List
On October 18, 2026, at approximately 8 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service officers were notified after a 23-year-old man was brought to the Health Sciences Centre by family members with a gunshot wound.
According to investigators, the victim had gone to the area of Balmoral Avenue and Spence Street to meet with a group of individuals. During the meeting, one of the suspects allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot the victim, leaving him seriously injured.
The victim’s family transported him to the hospital and contacted police. Despite efforts to save him, the 23-year-old later died from his injuries. The Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit has since taken over the investigation.
Police have identified the victim as Jayden Laporte, a member of Long Plain First Nation who had been living in Portage la Prairie. Investigators are continuing efforts to identify and locate the suspects, who remain at large.
On October 29, 2026, police executed a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Furby Street, with assistance from the Tactical Support Unit, Rapid Response and Drone Unit, and Community Support officers from the North and West Districts. Four individuals were taken into custody during the operation.
The accused individuals include:
A 26-year-old male, Thadeus Aird NASIKAPOW, who faces the following charges:
- Manslaughter and firearm-related offences
- Unlawfully at Large (warrant)
- Identity Fraud – Intent to Avoid Arrest/Prosecution or Obstruct Justice (warrant)
A 17-year-old male, who was charged with:
- Manslaughter and firearm-related offences
- Fail to Comply with Sentence (warrant)
A 15-year-old male, who faces the following charges:
- Manslaughter and firearm-related offences
- Fail to Comply with Sentence
- Fail to Comply with Sentence (warrant)
A second 15-year-old male was charged with:
- Manslaughter and firearm-related offences
All four accused were detained in custody.
In a separate arrest on November 4, 2026, police, with assistance from the Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit (MIVOAU), located 23-year-old Alexzander Louis BARRETT in the 200 block of Princess Street.
Barrett was arrested and charged with Manslaughter. He was also detained in custody.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Winnipeg Police Service at 204-986-6508. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS