The couple filed a lawsuit against the City of Winnipeg and the police officers involved after a mistaken raid in 2025 broke into their condo on Pembina Highway and deployed a stun grenade.
The operation involved more than a dozen Winnipeg police officers who entered the unit believing it was the target of an ongoing investigation. Instead of the intended address, the officers forced entry into the couple’s residence, detonating a stun device as part of the raid.
The unexpected intrusion caused significant trauma to the occupants. The use of a stun grenade inside a residential setting resulted in property damage and physical distress, prompting the couple to seek legal redress for the alleged negligence and violation of their rights.
In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs allege that the police acted without proper verification of the correct address, leading to the wrongful breach of their home. They claim the City of Winnipeg bears responsibility for the actions of its police force and seek compensation for injuries, emotional suffering, and the disruption caused by the raid.
Police officials have confirmed that the raid was intended for a different target, but an error in location identification led to the wrongful entry. The incident has drawn attention to procedural safeguards in police operations and the potential consequences of misidentifying a target address.
The case is expected to proceed through the civil courts, where the couple will argue that the city and the officers failed to uphold the standard of care owed to private citizens. The outcome may influence how future police raids are planned and executed in Winnipeg.