By Ayomikun. O | June 27, 2026 | Updated: June 27, 2026 | No Comments | 6 Mins Read
Winnipeg crime news — A 16-year-old boy from Bloodvein River First Nation was found dead in a parking lot on Wellington Avenue on Wednesday morning. By that same evening, police had arrested two 17-year-olds. Both now face second-degree murder charges in a case that has shaken Winnipeg’s Indigenous community.
By Maplestime News Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | June 27, 2026
Sources: Winnipeg Police Service | Last updated: June 27, 2026
Note: The charges described in this article are allegations. The accused are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Key Takeaways
- Bruno Delmar Young, 16, was found deceased in a parking lot in the 1700 block of Wellington Avenue shortly after 8:00 AM on Wednesday, June 25.
- Young was a member of Bloodvein River First Nation in Manitoba and had been living in Winnipeg.
- Later that evening, police arrested two 17-year-olds — a boy and a girl — at a business in the 600 block of King Edward Street.
- Both have been charged with second-degree murder and were detained in custody, according to a Winnipeg Police Service news release issued Saturday.
- Because both suspects are minors, their identities are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and cannot be published.
- The investigation is ongoing; police have released no information about motive or the circumstances leading up to Young’s death.
What We Know So Far — A Timeline
The Discovery — Wednesday, June 25, Morning
Winnipeg Police Service officers responded to a wellbeing check shortly after 8:00 AM on Wednesday, June 25, at a parking lot in the 1700 block of Wellington Avenue. Upon arrival, first responders discovered a teenage boy deceased at the scene with significant injuries.
The victim was later identified as Bruno Delmar Young, 16, who had been living in Winnipeg while maintaining ties to his home community of Bloodvein River First Nation in Manitoba.
The discovery immediately prompted a homicide investigation. Detectives from the Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit assumed responsibility for the case — collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and working to determine the events that led to Bruno’s death.
The Arrests — Wednesday, June 25, Evening
The investigation moved fast. Later on the evening of June 25, investigators located and arrested two suspects at a business in the 600 block of King Edward Street.
The accused — a 17-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl — have each been charged with second-degree murder. Both remain in custody pending court proceedings. Because they are minors, their identities cannot be released under the provisions of Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice Act.
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What Authorities Are Saying
Winnipeg Police Service confirmed the charges in a Saturday news release, identifying the victim as Bruno Delmar Young and stating that the two 17-year-old suspects were arrested and charged with second-degree murder.
Police have not yet released the names of the accused teenagers. Because both suspects are minors, their identities are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and cannot be published.
No information has been released about the circumstances leading up to Young’s death or the relationship, if any, between the victim and the accused. Homicide investigators are continuing to gather evidence and speak with witnesses. Winnipeg police have not said whether they are looking for any additional suspects.
What Happens Next
The two 17-year-old suspects remain in custody. They will appear in youth court, where proceedings will be governed by the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Under Canadian law, young offenders charged with serious crimes including murder can be sentenced as adults — a decision that would be made by a judge after considering all relevant factors including age, circumstances, and public safety.
Second-degree murder carries a mandatory life sentence under the Criminal Code of Canada, with eligibility for parole after a minimum of ten years for adult offenders. For youth offenders, sentencing is determined differently and may result in a lesser period of parole ineligibility.
A Community in Mourning
The death of Bruno Delmar Young has left family, friends, and the Winnipeg community mourning a young life lost far too soon. For Bloodvein River First Nation — a community already familiar with loss — the news of a 16-year-old’s violent death in the city has landed hard.
Investigators have not publicly disclosed the precise cause of death or a possible motive for the homicide. The investigation remains active as detectives continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have information about the incident — or who witnessed suspicious activity in the area — to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.
Maplestime will provide updates from this case as announcements are made by the Winnipeg Police Service and the courts.
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A 16-year-old is gone and two 17-year-olds face murder charges — what is failing Winnipeg’s youth so badly that this keeps happening? Tell us in the comments. And share this with every Winnipegger who believes this city can do better for its young people.
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