Winnipeg police identify victim in fatal hotel bar shooting

Winnipeg police are investigating after a man was found injured at a hotel and later died from his injuries. May 1, 2022. (Source: Daniel Timmerman/CTV News)

Officers with the Winnipeg Police Service have identified the victim of a fatal shooting at a downtown hotel bar.

The shooting took place just after midnight on Sunday in the 300 block of Smith Street.

Police have identified the victim as Ryan Mitchell Spence, a 39-year-old Winnipeg man.

The homicide unit is investigating, and asks anyone with information to call investigators at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.