Suspect wanted for manslaughter in 33-year-old Peguis man’s death

Police have issued an arrest warrant in connection with the death of 33-year-old Shawn Douglas Thomas, a member of Peguis First Nation who was living in Winnipeg.

The Winnipeg Police Service says Karl Earl Settee, 31, of Winnipeg is wanted for manslaughter.

“Do not approach this individual, call police,” authorities warned in a news release Thursday.

On Oct. 18 around 5:35 p.m., Thomas was found unresponsive by Winnipeg police in the 800 block of College Avenue. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.

Anyone with information regarding Settee’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or online.