On May 5, 2023, RCMP charged the 25-year-old male, Roy Dunsford Jr, with 2nd Degree Murder in relation to the May 4 homicide of the 63-year-old female in the community. He was remanded into custody for a court appearance scheduled in Winnipeg.
The 35-year-old male, who had also been arrested on scene, was released without charge.
RCMP continue to investigate.
On May 4, 2023, at approximately 4:15 pm, Little Grand Rapids RCMP received a report of a disturbance at a residence located in the community.
Officers attended and arrested two males, aged 35 and 25, from within the home. No other occupants were located inside.
A short time later, officers were advised that a 63-year-old female, who was determined to be an occupant of the residence where the two men were arrested, had been taken to the nursing station where she was pronounced deceased.
The matter is being investigated as a homicide.
Little Grands Rapids RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.