Poplar River RCMP arrest suspects after shots fired at a residence

November 14, 2026 - Poplar River First Nation, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On November 11, 2026, at 1:30 a.m., Poplar River RCMP responded to a report of shots fired toward a residence in the community.

Officers learned that two males were seen with a firearm, shooting at a residence. The pair then left on foot. The two suspects were immediately identified by witnesses. No injuries were reported. 

RCMP led a 24-plus-hour search of the community with assistance from First Nation Safety Officers and community members. Acting on a tip from the public, one suspect was located hiding in the attic of a residence. The Manitoba RCMP Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Services were contacted and went to the home, where a 14-year-old male was arrested without incident.

The search continued into the next day, ending when the second suspect turned himself in to Poplar River RCMP. 

Trevor Bruce, a 19-year-old male from Poplar River First Nation, has been remanded in custody and charged with:

• Discharging a firearm while being reckless;
• Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorised;
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;
• Possession of weapon contrary to order;
• Fail to comply with probation order; and
• Fail to comply with release order.

The 14-year-old male from Poplar River First Nation has been remanded in custody and charged with: 

• Careless use of a firearm;
• Discharging a firearm while being reckless;
• Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorised;
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;
• Possession of weapon contrary to order;
• Fail to comply with probation order; and
• Fail to comply with release order.

Poplar River RCMP continue to investigate. 

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