News release

Shamattawa RCMP arrest three males after First Nation Safety Officers threatened

April 7, 2026 - Kisematawa First Nation, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On April 2, 2026, at 5:45 pm, Shamattawa RCMP received a report of First Nation Safety Officers being threatened at a residence in the community.

Officers attended to the location and noted two FNSO’s taking cover behind their emergency vehicle.

Information provided to officers on scene was that the FNSO’s were at the residence on allegations of alcohol and drug possession in the home. In speaking with the residents, a request was made to speak with the Chief or with one of the Councillors. The FNSO’s then exited the home to wait for their arrival.

While the FNSO’s were outside, a firearm was then observed being pointed at them, via a bedroom window, to which they took cover behind their vehicle.

While speaking with the FNSO’s on scene, one of the male suspects exited the home and was arrested without incident.

Commands were then given to the remaining two suspects inside to exit the home to which they complied with and were arrested without incident.

The property was then secured and a search warrant was drafted and later executed which led to the seizure of seven unsecured firearms, along with ammunition, from the residence.

The three males who were arrested (47, 27, 18) were later released for court scheduled for July 22 in the community.

Shamattawa RCMP continue to investigate.

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