News release
Whitehorse RCMP provide update and seek information on January shooting
April 10, 2026
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Whitehorse, Yukon
From: Yukon RCMP
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Whitehorse RCMP have laid charges in relation to a shooting that occurred near the Lewes River Bridge, south of Whitehorse, on January 13, 2026.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., on January 13, 2026, Whitehorse RCMP and Yukon Emergency Medical Services responded to a report of an adult male who had sustained gunshot injuries. The victim was transported to hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
Shortly after the shooting was reported, police also received a report of a motor vehicle collision near the Lewes River Bridge involving a truck, a car, and a snowmobile. No injuries were reported as a result of the collision. The collision was determined to be related to the shooting.
On January 15, 2026, Whitehorse Detachment’s General Investigation Section (GIS), with assistance from the Yukon Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at a rural property. Officers seized several items, including ammunition and two firearms, one of which is believed to have been used in the shooting.
Cameron Gingell has been charged with the following offences:
- Attempted Murder with a Restricted Firearm – section 239(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Discharge Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life – section 244(1) of the Criminal Code
- Possession of a Loaded Restricted Firearm – section 95 of the Criminal Code
- Fail to Remain at the Scene of a Collision – section 320.16(1) of the Criminal Code
In addition, Cameron Gingell and Kaiya Denechezhe have each been charged with offences related to firearms seized during the execution of the search warrant, including:
- Possession of a Loaded Restricted Firearm – section 95 of the Criminal Code
- Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Readily Accessible Ammunition – section 95 of the Criminal Code
- Possession of a Firearm Obtained by the Commission of an Offence – section 96 of the Criminal Code (two counts)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Restricted Firearm – section 91(1) of the Criminal Code (two counts)
- Possession of a Prohibited Device – section 91(2) of the Criminal Code
- Storage of a Firearm Contrary to Regulations – section 86(1) of the Criminal Code (two counts)
Lamar Sykes has also been charged with offences related to the firearms seized during the search warrant execution, including:
- Possession of a Loaded Restricted Firearm – section 95 of the Criminal Code
- Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Readily Accessible Ammunition – section 95 of the Criminal Code
- Possession of a Prohibited Firearm Obtained by the Commission of an Offence – section 96 of the Criminal Code (two counts)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm, Knowing Unauthorized – section 92(1) of the Criminal Code (two counts)
- Possession of a Prohibited Device – section 91(2) of the Criminal Code
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm While Prohibited – section 117.01 of the Criminal Code (two counts)
- Fail to Comply with a Release Order – section 145(5) of the Criminal Code
Mr. Gingell remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on April 22, 2026.
Mr. Sykes remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on April 15, 2026.
Ms. Denechezhe was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on April 22, 2026.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Whitehorse RCMP GIS at 867‑667‑5555, or to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestoppersyukon.com.
As the matter is now before the courts, no further information will be released.