News release
South Indian Lake RCMP investigating serious assault
October 12, 2026
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O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On October 9, 2026, at 9 a.m., South Indian Lake RCMP received a report of a male that had been seriously assaulted in the community of O-Pion-Na-Piwin Cree Nation.
The initial investigation lead officers to a residence on McLeod Bay, where they learned a 44-year-old male had been taken to the local nursing station in the overnight hours, with a serious stab wound.
The victim was airlifted to hospital in Winnipeg where he remains in stable condition.
The suspect and the victim were known to each other and there is no further threat to the community.
RCMP are asking anyone with information about the assault to contact the South Indian Lake detachment at 204-374-2029.
South Lake Indian RCMP along with assistance from Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services continue to investigate.