Selkirk RCMP are currently investigating a number of stabbings that occurred at a house party in the RM of St. Andrews, Manitoba.
On August 10, 2018, at 11:40pm, Selkirk RCMP responded to a report of multiple people being stabbed at a residence located on Highland Drive in the RM of St. Andrews. Upon arrival, officers witnessed approximately 200 people, many of them youths, attempting to leave the area on foot and in vehicles. Officers were directed to a residence and located two males outside, aged 16 and 17, that had suffered stab wounds. Officers located a third male, age 17, within the residence that had also suffered a stab wound. All three victims were transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Police say that investigation has determined that an open invitation to a party at the residence was posted to social media, resulting in a large number of people attending. The stabbing occurred following an altercation between two groups.
Selkirk RCMP are asking anyone who may have witnessed, or taken videos or photos of the altercation, to contact the Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222.
