Death of man, 23, found on Notre Dame Avenue being investigated as homicide: Winnipeg police

The police service's homicide unit is investigating the death of a 23-year-old Winnipeg man found in a Notre Dame Avenue alley on Tuesday night.

Police got a report of an injured and unresponsive man in a back alley in the 400 block of Notre Dame, between Ellen and Spence streets, around8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Winnipeg policesaid in a news release Wednesday.

Officers gave him emergency medical carebefore an ambulance arrived. Hewas taken to hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead.

Police have identified the man as Leo Amus Caribou. His familyhas been notifiedand an autopsy will be completed, police said.

Anyone with information, including video surveillance, is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 or make an anonymous tip toCrime Stoppers at 204-786-8477 (TIPS) or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.