News release
Update - The Pas RCMP investigating homicide
March 25, 2026
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The Pas, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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The Pas RCMP continue to search for 30-year-old Draven Lester Mercredi, of The Pas, in relation to the February 27, 2026, homicide of a 33-year-old male from Opaskwayak Cree Nation.
Officers from The Pas RCMP, along with assistance of the Manitoba Integrated Violent Offender Apprehension Unit (MIVOAU), an integrated team consisting of officers from the Manitoba RCMP and Winnipeg Police Service, are currently in the area searching for Mercredi, who has ties to The Pas, Moose Lake, and Thompson.
The RCMP are requesting anyone with information in relation to his whereabouts to contact the RCMP in The Pas at 204-627-6204.
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On February 27, 2026, at 2:15 am, The Pas RCMP responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Connaught Avenue in The Pas.
Officers arrived on scene and located the victim, a 33-year-old male from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, with serious life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Further investigation revealed a 22-year-old male who was arrested February 27 in an unrelated matter, was again arrested that same day in relation to the homicide.
Joey Campbell from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been charged with 2nd degree murder.
On February 28, Thompson RCMP arrested 32-year-old Nicholas Halcrow-Jewels, of Thompson, and charged him with2nd degree murder.
Both were arrested without incident.
A warrant of arrest has been issued for 30-year-old Draven Lester Mercredi of The Pas in connection with the homicide. Mercredi has ties to The Pas, Moose Lake and Thompson.
The Pas RCMP are asking anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Mercredi to contact the RCMP at 204-627-6204, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
The Pas RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.
