UPDATED: The Winnipeg Police Service homicide unit has released a suspect description in the death of Dean Wade Yurkiw.

Police described a suspect in the case as an Indigenous man in his early 20s who is around five foot seven with a thin build and short brown hair that is possibly a buzz-cut. Officers also said the suspect was wearing a long-sleeved, grey plaid shirt, with an aqua green coloured shirt under the plaid shirt, and longer dark blue shorts.

Officers said in a news release that a male DNA profile was recovered from the crime scene. Investigators believe that the suspect either lives or lived close to where Yurkiw was found at the time of his death and that community members would have seen the suspect.

The WPS is asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

EARLIER: The Winnipeg Police Service’s Homicide Unit is investigating after a 50-year-old man died from what appeared to be stab wounds on Aug. 4, 2017.

Police said emergency crews were called to the 300 block of Redwood Avenue around 3:15 p.m.

Officers said the victim was suffering from injuries consistent with being stabbed. He was transported to hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries.

Police identified the victim as Dean Wade Yurkiw.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information can contact police at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.