Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On September 2, 2023, at approximately 2:45 am, Moose Lake RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the community.
Officers arrived at the scene to find a 34-year-old male with life-threatening injuries. Police transported the victim to hospital where he was life-flighted to Winnipeg, where shortly after arriving, he succumbed to his injuries. His death is being treated as a homicide.
Due to ongoing violence and threats in the community, the “D” Division Emergency Response Team and North District CREST unit are in the community assisting Moose Lake Detachment conducting check stops, patrolling and responding to calls.
Moose Lake RCMP, along with Major Crime Services and RCMP Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.