Man from Mexico found dead in Winnipeg’s North End; police investigating as homicide

Winnipeg police are investigating the death of a 28-year-old man from Mexico in the 300 block of Pritchard Avenue on March 17, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)

The Winnipeg Police Service is investigating after a man was found dead in the city’s North End at the start of the week.

The investigation began around 10:30 a.m. on Monday when officers responded to a suspicious call in the 300 block of Pritchard Avenue. Officers found a victim’s body at the scene.

The deceased has been identified as 28-year-old Diego Moscoza (Moscoza Jimenez), a Mexican citizen who had been living in Manitoba for the last two years.

Following an autopsy, his death was determined to be a homicide.

The homicide unit has taken over the investigation and is looking to speak with anyone who may have had contact with Moscoza since the beginning of March 2025.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.