On October 2, 2021, at approximately 2:40 pm, Winnipegosis RCMP received a report of a disturbance on Frontier Street in Duck Bay, Manitoba. As police were en route to the scene, another report came in that shots had been fired at the location.
When officers arrived on scene, they immediately located and arrested a 48-year-old female without incident. A rifle was located and seized. Investigation determined a physical altercation had occurred between multiple people. A second 48-year-old female was also arrested for her role in the altercation.
Both females had minor physical injuries from the altercation and have been released pending a court appearance on multiple charges.
On October 3, 2021, at approximately 4:30 am, Winnipegosis RCMP were called to a house fire on South Bay Street in Duck Bay. The structure completely burned to the ground. The residence belonged to the second female arrested in relation to the shots fired incident on October 2, 2021, who was still in police custody at the time of the fire. The fire does appear to be suspicious at this time.
The investigation is continuing.