The household of an 83-year-old lady that was completely attacked in Winnipeg on Tuesday mid-day claim even more requirements to be done to fight widespread substance abuse and boost security.
Victoria Comeau, 83, was struck while she was mosting likely to acquire milk near her house at Elgin Avenue and Ellen Street, in the north Winnipeg Centennial area, her boy Joseph Fourre claimed at a Wednesday press conference called by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.
“To brutally beat an elderly woman like that, 83 years old, it’s not right,” claimed Fourre, that believes the guy liable was drunk of medications.
“I think we need to bring this awareness that our communities and our neighbourhoods are not being safe under our present strategies.”
Joseph Fourre, Comeau’s boy, talked at a Wednesday interview called by the Assembly ofManitoba Chiefs (Felisha Adam/ CBC)
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Chief Angela Levasseur, that talked at Wednesday’s press conference, claimed the older was typed the rear of the head and face, and was continuously kicked. She endured interior blood loss and various other significant injuries, consisting of a ruined hips, and was required to medical facility after the case.
Levasseur said that Manitoba’s harm-reduction methods are not functioning, stating that drug addict are being offered the chance to make use of openly in locations where prone seniors live.
Winnipeg cops claim they’re exploring the case.
During journalism meeting, Fourre likewise said thanks to a passerby that leapt out of his car to aid, stating the guy conserved his mom’s life.
