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Winnipeg Police Investigate Homicide After Death of Sayisi Dene First Nation Member

Ralph Moise, 39, succumbed to injuries sustained on Cumberland Avenue; authorities urge public assistance in the ongoing investigation.

Winnipeg police are seen investigating a Cumberland Avenue crime scene on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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Overview

  • Ralph Moise, a 39-year-old member of Sayisi Dene First Nation, died after being found with severe upper body injuries on May 23 in Winnipeg.
  • The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. in the 300 block of Cumberland Avenue, where police provided emergency medical aid before transporting Moise to the hospital in critical condition.
  • Moise was pronounced dead in the hospital, prompting the Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit to launch an investigation into the case.
  • Authorities have identified the victim as a resident of Tadoule Lake and are focusing efforts on uncovering the circumstances of the incident.
  • The police are appealing to the public for information and encourage tips to be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers or directly to investigators.