News release
Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP arrest youth after firearm threat
October 8, 2025
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Ebb and Flow First Nation, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On October 7, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP were dispatched to a report of a youth pointing a firearm at a school in the community of Ebb and Flow First Nation.
Officers responded immediately and were advised a faculty member had reported that a male youth, who was not a student at the school, had pointed a firearm at another student and then left the school grounds.
No one was injured in the incident, but the school went into lockdown as a precautionary measure.
Police were directed to the residence where it was believed the suspect came from. When they arrived, the homeowner advised that the suspect did attend the school and had returned but had since left again. Police seized an air soft gun that was believed to be used in the incident.
A short time later the suspect turned himself in at the Ste. Rose du Lac detachment.
The 15-year-old was remanded until his court appearance and charged with the following:
- Uttering threats against a person
- Pointing a firearm
- Uttering threats to property
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes x2
Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP continue to investigate.