Killings of homeless prompt warning

Police in Winnipeg are advising the homeless to use caution in the wake of two homicides, and are asking other citizens to pay special attention to make sure the homeless are safe.

Police say the bodies of two men who both lived on the streets were found on Saturday behind buildings in the downtown area.

Sgt. John O’Donovan told a news conference on Sunday that while autopsy results are still pending, the similarities between the two deaths make police believe the cases are related.

“You can trust me, it was not a simple killing,” O’Donovan said.

Investigators say the body of an older man was found early Saturday morning, and the second body was found later in the day about a block away. Police say they believe one suspect is responsible for both deaths.

O’Donovan said investigators haven’t ruled out the possibility the cases may be linked to the death of a homeless man in the city on April 10th.

The identities of the victims have not been released.