Portage la Prairie RCMP arrest two after teen shot with crossbow and arrow

June 29, 2026 - Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On June 26, at approximately 10:30 p.m., RCMP responded to a disturbance on Oak Bay in Portage la Prairie.

Officers responded to the scene and located three female youths, who indicated that their 19-year-old brother has been hit with bear spray by an unknown individual.

The 19-year-old male declined medical attention. While at the scene, RCMP received a report that the male had shot a 14-year-old boy with a crossbow and arrow following an argument. The youth responded by using bear spray on the 19-year-old.

The youth was located, treated by paramedics for his injury and declined transport to hospital for further treatment.

Both were arrested.

A 19-year-old Portage la Prairie male faces charges of assault with a weapon. He

A 14-year-old Portage la Prairie male faces charges of:

• Assault with a weapon; and
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Both were released from custody the following morning on undertakings.