News release
Headingley RCMP arrest male after intentionally discharging firearm
November 12, 2026
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Starbuck, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On November 11, 2026, at 7 a.m., Headingley RCMP received a report of an assault involving a firearm that was discharged on River Oak Drive in Starbuck.
A female reported she was threatened and hit with objects by a male known to her. He then smashed her windshield and shot at her with a shotgun as she drove away to escape.
Officers responded with the Manitoba RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT). They also obtained an entry warrant and search warrant for the residence. The suspect was called out by ERT, who exited the residence and was arrested without any further incident.
Upon searching the property, they located a loaded shotgun inside the residence and a spent shotgun shell outside the front door.
The victim, a 46-year-old female from Winnipeg, sustained minor-non-life-threatening injuries.
Jesse Drew, a 46-year-old male from Starbuck, was charged and remanded in custody for the following offences:
- Careless use of firearm;
- Use firearm in the commission of an offence;
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;
- Intentionally discharge a firearm;
- Pointing a firearm;
- Mischief over $5,000;
- Assault with a weapon;
- Careless storage of a firearm;
- Uttering threats to cause bodily harm; and
- Unauthorised possession of a firearm.
Headingley RCMP continue to investigate.