On October 6th, 2024, Whatì RCMP received a report that two people had been shot with a pellet gun at a residence. Officers attended the scene and located two victims who were taken for medical treatment. The suspects had already fled the community in a vehicle.
Officers from the Behchokǫ̀ detachment were able to intercept the vehicle and arrested the 4 occupants. They have since been released conditionally.
The RCMP believe this was a targeted occurrence and that there is no risk to the general public.
The matter remains under investigation at this time and no charges have been laid.
Anyone who has information on this occurrence is asked to contact the Whatì RCMP at 573-1111 or Crime Stoppers at http://www.p3tips.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.