Update:
A woman accused of a homicide that occurred in Winnipeg last week was arrested on Monday night, according to police.
RCMP say Laura Fay Buboire was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for a number of charges, including the second-degree murder of Deena Anne Markwick.
Police found Buboire at a home in the Norwood East area and took her into custody at around 10 p.m. on Monday.
She's facing several charges including 2nd-degree murder, armed robbery, and gun possession.
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The Winnipeg Homicide Unit is asking for public and media assistance with locating Laura Fay Buboire, a 30-year-old female of Winnipeg, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for the following offences:
Second Degree Murder - Armed Robbery using a Firearm - Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order and Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized.
Buboire is indigenous, approximately 5’4” in height and 134 lbs in weight with a medium build. She has green-coloured eyes and may have red or brown-coloured hair.
The public is cautioned not to approach Buboire. Anyone with knowledge regarding her whereabouts is asked to call 911.
As previously released:
On August 16, 2021, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of a female who had been shot in the 500 block of Young Street.
Officers located a 45-year-old female outside suffering from a severe gunshot wound and administered emergency first-aid.
The victim was subsequently transported to hospital in critical condition, where she succumbed to her injuries.
The deceased was identified as Deena Anne Markwick, a 45-year-old female of Winnipeg.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
