On September 20, 2009, at about 4:30pm, RCMP Selkirk Detachment were dispatched via 911 call to a residence on Dearman Road in the RM of West St. Paul.
A young man was found deceased. His death is considered a homicide.
The deceased is a resident of West St Paul. His identity is not being released at this time.
A post mortem is scheduled at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Center today.
A 16-year-old male subject from the RM of West St. Paul is currently in custody and has been arrested for murder.
RCMP Major Crime Services along with several surrounding Detachments and Forensic Identification Unit are assisting with the ongoing investigation.
Update 09/21/09 8:30pm
The post mortem was conducted on September 21, 2009 and the cause of death is attributed to a single stab wound to the chest.
The name of the victim is not being released at the request of his family.
A 16-year-old male youth from the R.M. of West St. Paul is currently in custody and has been charged with first degree murder. He is scheduled to appear at the Provincial Youth Court at the Manitoba Youth Center at 2 pm on September 22, 2009.
Sgt. Line Karpish
RCMP Media Relations
(204)983-8497
