Update - Lundar RCMP investigating homicide

March 30, 2020
Lake Manitoba First Nation, Manitoba

News release

RCMP have charged 20-year-old Phoenix Austin Maytwayashing, from Lake Manitoba First Nation, with Second Degree Murder in relation to this homicide.

He has been remanded into custody and scheduled to appear in Winnipeg Provincial Court on March 30, 2020.

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On March 26, 2020, at approximately 6:40 pm, Lundar RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence located on the Lake Manitoba First Nation.

Officers attended and located an unresponsive 35-year-old female who was pronounced deceased on scene.

A 20-year-old male has been arrested and is currently in police custody.

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

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Contact information

Sgt. Paul Manaigre, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497
Media.Relations.RCMP.Manitoba@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/mb
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