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Thirteen separate police units were required for this incident including two K-9 units and members of the Tactical Support Team. Police said officers were assisted by members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service and Animal Services. The Winnipeg Police Duty Office sent out warnings on social media cautioning people travelling in the Fort Garry area to remain in their vehicles.

Three adults from the original call were injured with two males sustaining severe, life-altering injuries. All three were taken to hospital, where the two most serious remain.

“We haven’t been able to interview the two injured people who apparently are connected to the dogs,” said Carver. “We have varying reports from people who were traumatized so the reports aren’t consistent or clear.

“We’re still working out some of those details.”

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Staff members could be seen Saturday cleaning up what appeared to be blood on the exterior of the 67-room motel. A doorknob and a door to one of the rooms appeared to have blood on it.

Two of the dogs were located in adjacent neighbourhoods and had to be put down by officers. A third dog and a puppy were struck by a vehicle on Pembina Highway. The adult dog was later located after residents were cautioned to avoid the dog if located and call 911. The puppy was brought to a local veterinarian where it was treated.

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“We wish to thank the City of Winnipeg Animal Services Agency for their hard work and dedication in assisting to resolve this situation,” said Carver in an email.

All four dogs appear to be pitbull/mastiff crosses from the same owner. Policed said the investigation has determined that the owner appears to be one of the victims.

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