Assault becomes homicide after stabbing victim dies

An assault that sent a man to hospital Friday afternoon has become a homicide after the victim died.

Winnipeg Police Service identified the victim as 50-year-old Dean Wade Yurkiw.

Police were called to a home near Redwood Avenue and Aikins Street around 4 p.m. on Friday. They found the victim suffering from stab wounds.

Paramedics rushed him to hospital in critical condition but he later died.

Police have not announced any arrests in the case. Anyone with information can call 204-986-6508 or contact Crime Stoppers.