Update #2 - Swan River RCMP investigating homicide

November 6, 2024
Swan River, Manitoba

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On November 4, the second 16-year-old male, from Swan River, who was arrested earlier in the day, was charged with 2nd Degree Murder and remanded into custody.

On November 5, RCMP arrested a third suspect, a 15-year-old male from Swan River, and charged him with Manslaughter. He was remanded into custody.

RCMP continue to investigate.


On November 2, 2024, the investigation into the death of the 21-year-old male led to the arrest of a 16-year-old male youth, from Swan River, who was charged with 2nd Degree Murder and remanded into custody.

A second 16-year-old male has also been arrested and remains in police custody.

The victim and suspects were known to each other as this was not a random attack.


On November 1, 2024, at approximately 11:00 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive male in Legion Park in the Town of Swan River.

Officers arrived on scene and located a 21-year-old male, from Brandon, with obvious injuries who was pronounced deceased on scene.

His death is being investigated as a homicide.

RCMP are seeking out any witnesses and asking anyone who may have information in relation to this homicide to contact the Swan River RCMP at (204) 734-4686, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Swan River RCMP, along with Major Crime Services and RCMP Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.

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Michelle Lissel, Media Relations Officer
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Robert Cyrenne, Director Communications and Media Relations

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