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2 dead in domestic incident in Winnipeg's West End

A man and woman were found in medical distress inside a Winnipeg home on Monday afternoon and rushed to hospital in critical condition, where they later died, police say.

Man and woman found in medical distress in house, later pronounced dead at hospital: police

A police cruiser and white van are parked in an alley behind a house.
Winnipeg police were called to a home on Sherburn Street, between Portage and St. Matthews avenues in the city's West End, just after 2 p.m. Monday. (Lauren Donnelly/CBC)

A man and a woman are dead in what police called a domestic incident in Winnipeg.

Officers were called to Sherburn Street, between Portage and St. Matthews avenues in the city's West End, just after 2 p.m. Monday.

Both people were found in medical distress and officers administered emergency care until paramedics arrived.

The man and woman were rushed to hospital in critical condition and later died of their injuries, police said in a news release on Tuesday.

'Really shocking': resident

Allan Moulding said there were police everywhere as he walked home Monday night.

"Unfortunately, our house was taped off, so I had to actually ask the police to let me in," he told CBC News on Tuesday.

Another nearby resident, Katie Norberg, said she was surprised by the police presence in the area.

"It's really shocking honestly," she said. "I wouldn't expect this to happen."

The Winnipeg police homicide unit is investigating the deaths, but officers are not looking for any suspects and do not believe there is any danger to the public.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the homicide unit at 204-986-6508.

Anonymous tips can also be left by calling Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477 or submitting them online.

2 dead in domestic incident in Winnipeg's West End

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A man and a woman are dead in what police called a domestic incident in Winnipeg. They were rushed to hospital in critical condition and later died of their injuries, police said in a news release on Tuesday.

With files from Felisha Adam