News release
Thompson RCMP arrest suspect after gas station employee assaulted
March 24, 2026
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Thompson, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On March 22, 2026, at 11:15 pm, Thompson RCMP responded to a report of an assault in progress at a gas bar located on Thompson Drive.
Officers were advised that a male suspect was inside the store and had gotten into an argument with a female cashier. A male employee intervened and told the suspect to leave the store.
The suspect then punched the staff member, knocking him to the floor. The victim was punched multiple times in the face and kicked upwards of 20 times. The suspect then left the store and fled the scene. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers located and arrested the suspect a short distance away. An officer was further threatened while attempting to lodge the suspect in cells.
The suspect was found to have an Unendorsed Warrant of Arrest from August 2024, for previous charges of Assault causing bodily harm, Assault by choking and Uttering threats.
Tarence Shawn Campbell, 26, of Thompson, has now been charged with new offences in connection with the March 22 incident, including:
- Assault causing bodily harm
- Resisting a peace officer
- Uttering threats
He was remanded into custody.