News release
Portage la Prairie RCMP arrest two teens after assault at high school
December 5, 2025
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Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On December 4, 2025, at approximately 3:50pm, Portage la Prairie RCMP were dispatched to an assault with a weapon that occurred in a parking lot at a school located on 3rd Street Southwest.
Officers responded to the scene immediately and located a 15-year-old male student being treated by Emergency Medical Services for a stab wound. The student was transported to hospital in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery.
The investigation determined that a confrontation occurred between the victim and two other male teens. During the confrontation, the victim was assaulted and stabbed. The two suspects, one of them known to the victim, fled on foot.
The school was placed in a hold and secure as a safety measure for those students and staff that were still inside.
Portage la Prairie RCMP along with Manitoba RCMP Police Dog Services undertook extensive patrols for the suspects.
At approximately 4:40pm, officers located the two suspects at a residence in Portage la Prairie, and both were arrested without incident.
Once the suspects were in custody, the hold and secure was immediately lifted at the school.
Two 14-year-old males have been charged with the following:
- Aggravated assault
- Assault with a weapon
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purposes
- Resist/obstruct peace officer
- Disguised with intent to commit offence
One of the youths was also charged with fail to comply with a release order. They were both held until their court appearance on Friday.
Portage la Prairie RCMP continue to investigate.