Investigation into rival gang shootings leads to 11 arrests: Winnipeg police

WINNIPEG _ Police in Winnipeg say a months-long investigation stemming from two murders linked to a dispute between gangs has ended with 11 people being arrested.

Insp. Shawn Pike says the officers zeroed in on the gangs after a 23-year-old man was killed inside a nightclub last November.

Police say one of the men’s associates began to shoot at rival gang members outside the club.

Two days later, a 20-year-old man was shot and killed in what police say was retaliation.

Officers searched a home and found cocaine, cutting agents, a money counter and $190,000 in cash.

The 10 men and one woman taken into custody are facing dozens of charges.

Javaid Wahabi, 23, is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, uttering threats, and uttering threats in association with a criminal organization.

Manuchehr Haroon, 23, is charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Abdullahi Abdulrehman Mohamed, 24, is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and kidnapping.

Rami Hagos, 25, is facing a total of 19 charges including attempted murder.

Haben Nipsey Weldekidan, 26, has been charged with uttering threats, uttering threats in association with a criminal organization, assault, and assault in association with a criminal organization.

Mohammad Moradi, 22, is charged with participation in organized crime.

Charles Kiniki, 21, is charged with failing to comply with conditions.

Zuhair Mohammad-Zarif, 25, is charged with a handful of drug and firearm possession and trafficking related crimes.

Zubair Mohammad-Zarif, 29, and Zuhur Mohammad-Zarif, 28, are both facing possession of a scheduled substance for the purpose of trafficking and d possession of proceeds of crime charges.

Stefany Dayana Castro Alvarez, 25, is charged with possession of proceeds of crime.