On November 22, 2024, at 2:25 pm, the Canupawakpa Detachment of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) received a request to check on the wellbeing of a 37-year-old male from the community.
MFNPS officers attended but could not immediately locate the male. They continued to follow up but were not able to find him.
On November 30, 2024, MFNPS officers located the body of the 37-year-old male deceased.
His death is being treated as a homicide.
Police are requesting anyone with information in relation to this homicide to call the MFNPS tip line at 1-833-978-0048, Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Manitoba First Nations Police Service, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and RCMP Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.
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