Winnipeg police investigating death at soccer centre in Waverley

Winnipeg police are investigating the death of a man at a local soccer centre over the weekend.

On Saturday, at 11:47 p.m. police say officers were called to the parking lot of a soccer complex in the 900 block of Waverley Street for reports of a shooting.

Police say they found, 22-year-old Mohamed Yusuf Abdullahi, unresponsive and suffering from gunshot wounds. He was provided immediate emergency care and rushed to the hospital in critical condition where he later died as a result of his injuries. His death is being investigated as a homicide.

Abdullahi was shot after he had just finished playing and was leaving the event, police say.

On Sunday, the Canada African Cup of Nations (CACN) posted a statement on X calling the incident a “targeted” shooting.

“A local soccer player sustained serious upper body injuries,” the statement reads. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victim during this difficult time. The community is struggling to process this irreparable loss and painful trauma.”

Police say investigators do not believe the attack was random and are seeking the public’s assistance saying there were around 100 spectators present at the game who could have valuable information to assist investigators.

Spectators who observed anything/anyone suspicious or who may have photos or video of the event are asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip online.

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