News release
The Pas RCMP make arrest after weekend shooting
March 31, 2025
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The Pas, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On March 30, 2025, at approximately 2:30 am, The Pas RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence on Settee Avenue.
When officers arrived on scene, they were directed to the basement of the home where they discovered two males, one suffering from a serious gunshot wound.
Police immediately began administering critical first aid to the victim until EMS arrived. The other male was arrested at the scene without incident.
The 16-year-old victim was transported by EMS to hospital in critical condition, and later transported to Winnipeg where his condition has since been upgraded to stable.
The victim and suspect were known to each other, and there is no threat to the community.
RCMP have remanded and charged Jaxon Mayer, 24, from The Pas with the following:
- Attempted Murder
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Firearm when knowing Possession Unauthorized
- Weapons Possession Contrary to Order x2
- Careless Use of a Firearm
- Pointing a Firearm x2
The Pas RCMP and Forensic Identification Services continue to investigate.
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