Winnipeg police make an arrest in the murder of Gina Swanson

As previously released, on Saturday, May 14th, 2011 shortly before noon, Winnipeg Police Service Uniform members responded to a residence within the 1000 block of Edderton Avenue for a report of a suspicious death.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult female deceased within the home. The victim has been identified as Gina SWANSON, 33 years. The investigation has revealed that SWANSON was physically assaulted to the upper body and succumbed to injuries sustained.

The investigation has led to the arrest of Schuyler Francis VAN WISSEN, 26 years on August 12th, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario. Members of the Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit have since transported VAN WISSEN back to Winnipeg on August 13th, 2011.

He has been charged with: First Degree Murder and Assault with a Weapon.

He has been detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.