News release

Gimli RCMP arrest three males after shots fired

January 7, 2025 - Gimli RM, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On January 4, 2025, at approximately 5:30pm, Gimli RCMP responded to a report of gunshots from a residence located on Highway 8 in the RM of Gimli.

After arriving on scene, officers learned that three males had come to the residence, threatened the male occupant, and kicked in the front door.

Before fleeing, the victim’s dogs chased the suspects, one of which was shot resulting in injuries to the animal.

Officers immediately began patrols for the suspect vehicle and, through their investigation, located the three suspects at a residence that was being rented out in Gimli.

A search warrant was executed at the residence and RCMP seized a .357 Magnum, $17,000 in cash and a variety of prescription medication.

All three suspects were arrested without incident at this residence.

Gimli RCMP have charged Arthur Mills, 23, J’ziah Cassanova, 18, along with a 17-year-old male youth, all from Mississauga, Ontario.

All three have been charged with Break and Enter, Assault, Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, Using a Firearm in the Commission of an Offence, as well as various drug trafficking and Criminal Code offences.

They been remanded into custody.

RCMP advise this incident was not random, and there is no threat to the public.

The investigation continues.

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