Police investigation in Exchange District over

Winnipeg police cars. (Credit: CityNews)

By News Staff

Posted January 27, 2024 3:31 pm.

Winnipeg police say a matter that drew several officers to the Exchange District Saturday afternoon has concluded.

Police said “several police resources” were at McDermot Avenue and Arthur Street shortly after 1 p.m. for an investigation.

Drivers and pedestrians were asked to avoid the area.

In a post on X at 2 p.m., Winnipeg police said the matter was over and traffic could resume.

Police did not provide more details on the nature of the investigation.

This matter has concluded, and traffic can resume. Thank you for your cooperation.
— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) January 27, 2024

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