News release
Powerview RCMP make arrest after machete attack
September 17, 2025
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Pine Falls, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On August 30, 2025, at 6:05 am, Powerview RCMP were informed that a 16-year-old male had attended to the Pine Falls hospital with serious injuries caused by a machete.
Powerview RCMP responded immediately to investigate where they located another victim at a residence in Pine Falls, a 17-year-old male, with serious non-life-threatening injuries. The two youths were transported to hospital in Winnipeg for treatment.
After speaking with community members, Powerview RCMP were able to determine that the suspect was also in possession of a firearm at the time of the altercation.
On September 12, 2025, Powerview RCMP issued a Warrant of Arrest for Lorin Morrisseau, 56, of Pine Falls.
On September 13, 2025, officers from the Powerview Detachment, with assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, attended the residence of Lorin Morrisseau to execute the Arrest Warrant as well as a Search Warrant for his property.
Lorin Morrisseau, 56, has been remanded in custody and has been charged with:
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purposes x 2
- Aggravated assault
- Assault with a weapon
- Assault causing bodily harm,
- Possession of firearm while prohibited
- Using a firearm in the commission of an offence
- Unauthorised possession of a firearm
Powerview RCMP continue to investigate.