Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On May 1, 2024, RCMP Major Crimes Services arrested a 15-year-old male youth, from Lake St. Martin First Nation, in relation to the May 1 shooting of a 32-year-old female at a residence in the community.
On May 2, the youth was charged with 2nd Degree Murder and remanded into custody.
RCMP Major Crime Services continue to investigate.
On May 1, 2024, at approximately 9:00 am, Gypsumville RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in Lake St. Martin First Nation. Officers responded immediately and located a deceased adult female on scene. Her death is being investigated as a homicide.
The incident does not appear to be random.
RCMP Major Crime Services is en route to the community to take carriage of the investigation.
More information will be provided when it becomes available.