Update - Manitoba RCMP investigating shooting

April 15, 2020
Waywayseecappo First Nation, Manitoba

News release

On April 12, 2020, RCMP charged 25-year-old Lawrence Jade Shingoose, of the Waywayseecappo First Nation, with Manslaughter, Criminal Negligence Causing Death with Firearm, Careless Use of a Firearm and Possess Weapon Contrary to Order in relation to this incident.

He has been remanded into custody.

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On April 11, 2020, at approximately 7:00 pm, Manitoba First Nations Police Service responded to a report of a shot fired at a residence located on the Waywayseecappo First Nation.

Officers attended and located a 15-year-old female suffering from a gun shot wound. She was transported to hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

A 25-year-old male has been arrested and is currently in police custody.

RCMP Major Crime Services along with the Manitoba First Nations Police Service 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

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File number: 2020-466695

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