Posted on 06/05/2014, 11:31 am, by mySteinbach
On June 3, 2014, at approximately 7:15pm, Ashern and Lundar RCMP were dispatched to a report of a shooting on Lake Manitoba First Nation.
Upon arrival at the residence, police discovered one male victim, 27 years of age from Lake Manitoba First Nation, had been taken to hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Investigation showed the suspect had fled on an ATV. RCMP used trucks and ATVs to follow the suspect.
RCMP report that a 41-year-old male of Lake Manitoba First Nation was arrested without incident. He is facing charges of flight from police, impaired operation and possession of marihuana. Charges in relation to the shooting are still being determined.
The suspect remains in police custody and the investigation continues.
