Boy, 13, dead and another teen arrested after shooting in northern Manitoba

Updated: With comment from the chief of the community The chief of Pimicikamak First Nation in northern Manitoba says his community is reeling following the homicide of a 13-year-old boy. A 17-year-old youth was arrested by members of the Cross Lake RCMP and a firearm seized. “I want to express my condolences to our relatives, friends and citizens who have lost their loved ones,” said Chief David Monias in a statement issued Monday. “Out of respect and privacy of the families, I am not providing the names of the families affected.” RCMP say they responded to a report of a shooting at a home in the community 520 kilometres north of Winnipeg late Saturday afternoon. Mounties say the officers were advised that a 13-year-old had been shot and was transported to the community’s nursing station, where he was pronounced dead. “Our community is deeply saddened by this loss,” Monias said in emailed statement. “We are placing our trust in the police to conduct a thorough investigation and provide answers. “Out of respect for the family and loved ones, we must allow them the space to grieve during this difficult time.” Investigators are treating the death as a homicide. They say they are not looking for any additional suspects. Continue Reading