Winnipeg records 2nd homicide in 2 days

Winnipeg police are investigating another homicide in the city.

Officers were called at 11p.m. Tuesdayto a stabbingon Kennedy Street, betweenSargentand Cumberland avenues, in the Central Park neighbourhood.

Officers found a manwith serious injuries. He was rushed to hospital but died Wednesday morning.

The victim's age and name have not yet been released to the public. Police have yet to notify his family.

Members of the Homicide Unit are continuing the investigation and ask anyone with information to call them at204-986-6508or phone Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

It's the second homicide in as many days and the 24th of the year. A man was found dead on Belmont Avenue, off Main Street, on Tuesday morning.

• Man found dead at house in Winnipeg's West Kildonan area

Police said Tuesday that Winnipeg has averaged 25 homicides annuallyover the previous few years.