skip to main content

Police arrest Winnipeg man, teenager in Furby Street homicide

Winnipeg police cruisers on the scene of a homicide at a back alley on Furby Street on Aug. 5 2023. (CityNews)

By News Staff

Posted August 8, 2023 10:51 am.

Last Updated August 8, 2023 11:24 am.

Winnipeg police arrested two suspects, including a 17-year-old boy, in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man on Furby Street Saturday.

The Winnipeg Police Service says the victim was identified as George Nickolas Demos.

Homicide investigators arrested 23-year-old Jonathan Michael Gladue and charged him with second-degree murder. He remains in custody.

A 17-year-old was also arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He was detained in custody.

The homicide unit is continuing to investigate.

Police were called to a rear lane on Furby Street around 3:20 a.m. Saturday. They found the victim unresponsive; he was transported to hospital in critical condition where he died of his injuries.

Winnipeg police cruisers on the scene of a homicide at a back alley on Furby Street on Aug. 5 2023. (CityNews)

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

2 Saskatoon men charged for armed robbery in Winnipeg

A pair of men from Saskatoon are facing charges in connection to an armed robbery on New Year's Day, Winnipeg police say.

4h ago

More RCMP detachments to begin rolling out body cameras

A new year comes with a new look for an increasing number of RCMP detachments across the province, as the Mounties continue their national roll-out of body-worn cameras. With as many as a third of officers...

5m ago

6 people facing charges in Winnipeg drug bust

Winnipeg police seized multiple weapons and over $8,000 in crack cocaine in a drug bust, leading to six people facing multiple charges.

3h ago

Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking part in a virtual meeting of the Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee, as people inside and outside the Liberal caucus call for him to resign as leader. The...

5h ago

Top Stories

2 Saskatoon men charged for armed robbery in Winnipeg

A pair of men from Saskatoon are facing charges in connection to an armed robbery on New Year's Day, Winnipeg police say.

4h ago

More RCMP detachments to begin rolling out body cameras

A new year comes with a new look for an increasing number of RCMP detachments across the province, as the Mounties continue their national roll-out of body-worn cameras. With as many as a third of officers...

5m ago

6 people facing charges in Winnipeg drug bust

Winnipeg police seized multiple weapons and over $8,000 in crack cocaine in a drug bust, leading to six people facing multiple charges.

3h ago

Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking part in a virtual meeting of the Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee, as people inside and outside the Liberal caucus call for him to resign as leader. The...

5h ago

Most Watched Today

2:06

Bombers and Jets fans excited for what’s ahead

Excitement is through the roof for Winnipeg Sports fans as the Blue Bombers officially clinched the West Division, and the Jets return home on an 8-game win streak. Neve Van Pelt reports.

3:01

Winnipeg Comiccon Day 3: Special Guest Interview

CityNews reporter Joanne Roberts sat down with Buffy the Vampire Slayer star, James Marsters, on the last day of Winnipeg Comiccon.

3:00

Trudeau facing tariff threat and questions over his own future

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is back on the job, facing the threat of tariffs from Donald Trump, along with calls for his own resignation. Glen McGregor and Cynthia Mulligan discuss the serious issues on Trudeau's plate in the early days of 2025.

2h ago

6:59

Liberal MP Marco Mendicino won't seek re-election

Yet another former high-ranking Liberal cabinet minister has announced he will not seek re-election. As our Glen McGregor reports, former Public Safety Minister Marco Medicino is stepping away from federal politics.

5h ago

2:04

Winnipeg continues to see rising psychological injuries among first responders

Winnipeg’s emergency services continue to face mounting pressure, with a growing number of psychological injuries in 2024 pushing first responders toward an unfolding crisis both on the job and within themselves. Mitchell Ringos reports.

21h ago