Thompson — Update – Thompson RCMP investigating homicide

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On September 11, 2023, Ashley Clipping was arrested by the Brandon Police Service and was remanded into custody.

Earlier this afternoon, the 16-year-old male youth turned himself in to the Thompson RCMP and will be remanded into custody.

Note to media: As per the Youth Criminal Justice Act, an ex-parte application was made by the RCMP to a Provincial Judge to publish information that identifies a young person as having committed or allegedly committed an indictable offence under the Act.

The application was approved as there is reason to believe that the young person may be a danger to others and that the publication of information is necessary to assist in apprehending the young person.

* This application expired yesterday *


Investigators have determined that four male individuals became involved in an altercation with two other males at an apartment complex on Ashberry Place in Thompson. The altercation led to the shooting of the 33-year-old.

RCMP have arrested and charged the following in relation to this homicide:
– Noah Crane, 26, of Oxford House, charged with 2nd Degree murder.
– David Linklater, 20, of Thompson, charged with Robbery and Assault Causing Bodily Harm (x2).

– Ashley Clipping, 34, of Winnipeg, charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm (x2).
– A 16-year-old male, from Oxford House, charged with Manslaughter

Anyone with information is asked to contact Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Further information relating to the wanted 16-year-old will be provided when available.


On August 30, 2023, at approximately 7:30 pm, Thompson RCMP responded to a weapons’ call at a residence located on Ashberry Place, in Thompson.

Officers arrived on scene and located a 33-year-old male who had been shot. He was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Thompson RCMP, along with Major Crime Services and RCMP Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.