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On July 29, 2024, at approximately 6:46 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of a male who had pointed a firearm at four individuals and threatened to kill them in the 100 block of McKenzie Street. The suspect fled and police were contacted.
Officers learned an altercation had occurred when a rock was thrown through a window by one of the victims and the suspect exited the residence with the firearm. It was determined the suspect and the four victims may have previously known each other.
The Major Crimes Unit assumed the investigation. With the assistance of the Tactical Support Team (TST) and General Patrol officers from the North District a search warrant was executed on the residence which resulted in the seizure of an improvised firearm and a shotgun shell.
At 5:50 p.m., the suspect was taken into custody at the same location without incident.
Mark Brady MONIAS, (30) of Winnipeg, is charged with the following offences:
- Pointing a Firearm x 4
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device of Ammunition
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 3
- Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regs
- Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x 4
- Warrant – Fail to Comply with Probation Order
He was detained in police custody.