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09/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/20/2026 14:35

Toronto Street Shooting, woman charged – investigation continuing: C26-235221

Released: September 20, 2026 at 3:09 p.m.

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The Major Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate a shooting in the 600 block of Toronto Street around 1:00 a.m. on September 18, 2026.

Police learned an altercation between a group of people and a man had occurred earlier outside of a hotel establishment on McPhillips Street. The parties went their separate ways and police received a report of a drive-by shooting on Toronto Street shortly after. The residence was vacant and nobody was injured.

A suspect vehicle (a white mini van) was spotted nearby, and a woman was taken into custody. A loaded firearm and bear spray was seized from the vehicle.

Karlye RICHARD, (33), was charged with the following offences:

  • Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regs
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Possession of a Weapon

She was detained in custody.

Anyone with information, or with security, cell phone, or dashcam video in and around the time of the incident, is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

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