On Friday, Winnipeg police were involved in a tense standoff in the St.James area after a man wanted on an outstanding warrant took three teenagers hostage inside a home on King Edward Street.

Officers from Manitoba's integrated violent offender apprehension unit first attempted to arrest the man in the neighbourhood, prompting a chase that ended when he forced his way into a random house.An exchange of gunfire occurred as police tried to secure the scene.Two hostages were rescued by tactical officers immediately, while the third was rescued as a fire broke out in the house.The suspect confronted police from the back of the home, leading to another exchange of gunfire.He was taken into custody, given emergency first aid, and transported to hospital, though his injuries and current condition are unknown.Neither the hostages nor police officers were injured.Winnipeg police, along with the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba, are investigating the incident.Nearby residents described the scene as alarming, highlighting that this is a normally quiet neighbourhood.King Edward Street was closed for several hours following the incident while authorities managed the situation.