News release
Update #1 - Manitoba Major Crime Services and Powerview RCMP investigating double homicide
June 23, 2025
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Victoria Beach, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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The investigation into the double homicide of the 29-year-old male and 41-year-old female in Victoria Beach on June 20, 2025, continues.
Officers with RCMP Major Crime Services, along with RCMP Forensic Identification Services, Powerview Detachment and Victoria Beach Police, have been on scene since Friday morning, investigating the scene as well as canvassing the area for possible witnesses, surveillance camera footage, and searching for any additional evidence that may assist this investigation.
The Manitoba RCMP continues to seek out any information related to a white truck seen travelling south on Highway 59 at a high rate of speed shortly after the shooting.
We can confirm that RCMP has spoken to the property owner as well as a number of persons in regards to this homicide and we encourage anyone, who has yet to speak with police, to reach out to the Powerview RCMP at 204-367-8728, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com
At this time, the RCMP continues to believe that this is a targeted incident and the safety risk to the community is low.
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On June 20, 2025, at approximately 2:00 am, Powerview RCMP received a report about a possible shooting on Hampton Road in Victoria Beach.
Officers responded and upon arrival discovered the bodies of a 29-year-male from Winnipeg, and a 41-year-old female from Victoria Beach. The matter is being investigated as a double homicide.
It is believed that the suspect, who was reported to be driving a white truck, fled south on Highway 59 prior to police arriving on scene.
At this initial stage of the investigation, the RCMP believes the murders were targeted.
“We know that this incident occurring in such a small community will be concerning to many. We want to reassure residents as well as cottagers who may be heading up to that area this weekend, that these murders appear to be targeted, and at this time we believe risk to public safety is low,” said Sergeant Evan Willcock, Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services. “We will continue to share as much information as possible as the investigation progresses.”
Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services, Forensic Identification Services, along with Powerview RCMP continue to investigate.
Anyone who may have been in the area and may have information on the incident is asked to call Powerview RCMP detachment at 204-367-8728, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.