News release
South Indian Lake RCMP investigating aggravated assault with a machete
September 15, 2025
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O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On September 13, 2025, at 5:05 am, South Indian Lake RCMP responded to a report of a 19-year-old male having been assaulted with a machete.
As officers were responding to the scene, the suspect, identified as a 21-year-old male, was observed walking along the road. Officers stopped and advised the suspect he was under arrest. The suspect fled but was apprehended a short distance away after a short foot pursuit.
Officers then attended to a nearby residence and located the victim who was immediately transported to the Nursing Station. The victim was then airlifted to Winnipeg for further medical treatment.
RCMP have charged Floyd Michelle, 21, with Aggravated assault and two counts of Fail to comply with an undertaking. He was remanded into custody.
South Indian Lake RCMP continue to investigate.
