Family ID’s Chad Williams as Winnipeg Father Killed Friday In Police-Involved Shooting

WINNIPEG, CANADA. (THECOUNT) — Family members have identified, Chad Williams, of Winnipeg, as the man fatally shot by police Friday night.

Williams, 26, died following an altercation and subsequent police shooting in the city’s West End on Friday around 7:50 p.m., reports winnipegsun.

Police say they attempted to make contact with Williams near Sargent Avenue and Maryland Street after observing him acting suspiciously.

Williams departed the scene and officers again attempted to make contact with him when he allegedly displayed a firearm and was shot by police, Winnipeg Police detailed in a release.

Medical treatment was provided for the victim who was then transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

Williams was later pronounced dead of gunshot injuries.

As of noon on Saturday, traffic was still blocked on a stretch of Sherbrook Street between Ellice and Sargent avenues, as police continued to investigate. source

The case remains under investigations. The involved officers were placed on administrative leave as is standard protocol.

Winnipeg is the capital of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Its heart is The Forks, a historic site at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, with warehouses converted to shops and restaurants, plus ample green space dedicated to festivals, concerts and exhibits. Nearby, the Exchange District is known for its well-preserved, early 20th-century architecture and numerous art galleries.