Man charged with manslaughter in death of Winnipeg restaurant owner
Posted January 27, 2024 11:49 am.
Police have charged a 38-year-old man with manslaughter in connection with the death of a Winnipeg restaurant owner.
Kyriakos Vogiatzakis, the owner of Cork and Flame on Portage Avenue in Kirkfield, died Wednesday after what police are describing as a physical altercation that turned fatal.
Winnipeg Police Service investigators believe Vogiatzakis and the suspect “had prior contact” near the restaurant. They say a confrontation led to Vogiatzakis being pushed to the ground and assaulted until he lost consciousness.
The 51-year-old was transported to hospital in critical condition, where he died.
Police say a man was located in the area and taken into custody.
Curtis Ross Dalebozik has been charged with manslaughter and uttering threats. He was detained in custody.
WPS major crimes unit are investigating.
