Winnipeg man charged with murder, arson in connection with death of couple – Winnipeg

A Winnipeg man faces arson and first-degree murder charges in connection with a fire on Atlantic Avenue that killed a couple on Saturday.

Alex Donald Courchene, 28, was arrested and taken into custody on Mountain Avenue on Wednesday. Police said the victims, Geda Wodisso, 49, and Zenabu Gula, 38, did not know Courchene before the incident.

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Two other victims were treated for smoke inhalation and released.

Courchene is accused of two counts of premeditated murder and two counts of arson with disregard for human life.

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