Three people have now been arrested and charged in relation to this incident.
Trenton Harper, 23, is charged with Aggravated Assault, Discharge Firearm with Intent, Careless Use of a Firearm, and Using Firearm in the Commission of an Offence. He remains in custody.
In addition, two males, Trinity Wood, 27, and Dylan Knott, 31, are charged with Obstruction for entering a scene secured by First Nation Safety Officers in relation to this RCMP investigation and attempting to clean up. Both males remain in custody.
The 35-year-old male originally arrested was not charged in relation to this incident.
The victim remains in hospital.
On April 3, 2023, at approximately 12:35 pm, Island Lake RCMP received a report that a male had been shot in Wasagamack First Nation. The 27-year-old male victim was transported to the Nursing Station and then to Winnipeg hospital in stable condition.
Investigation led officers to a suspect, who was taken into custody at approximately 2:35 am. The 35-year-old male remains in custody.
The victim and the suspect are known to each other.
The investigation continues.