Police in Manitoba have apprehended an individual in connection with a fatal incident in Waywayseecappo.
The Manitoba RCMP have made an arrest in connection with a homicide that occurred at Waywayseecappo First Nation over the weekend. According to police, the suspect was identified and arrested, but their name has not been publicly released.
On Sunday, a 23-year-old individual was found at the scene with gunshot wounds. The victim was later transported to the hospital in critical condition, but unfortunately, they later died. No new information about the victim's identity has been provided.
The shooting is believed to have been targeted, as the suspect and victim were known to each other. The suspect was seen leaving the scene after the shooting took place, but no new information about their abandoned vehicle was provided.
The RCMP took over the investigation from the Manitoba First Nation Police Service (MFNPS) soon after the incident. No new information about the RCMP's involvement was provided. The MFNPS can be contacted at 204-859-5070 for further information.
Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The incident location was not disclosed by the authorities. No new information about the investigation has been provided as of now.
In a separate development, Ferlin Bone, 32, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the homicide. No new information about the hospitalization or death of the victim was provided.
The RCMP continue to investigate the matter and ask for the public's cooperation in providing any relevant information that may help in their investigation. More updates will be provided as information becomes available.
