RCMP investigate disturbance on Main Street in Whitehorse

March 17, 2025
Whitehorse, Yukon

News release

On March 15, 2025 at approximately 4:45 p.m., Whitehorse RCMP responded to multiple reports of a disturbance between a large group of young adults and youths on Main Street in Whitehorse involving weapons.

Whitehorse RCMP member responded immediately to the incident and learned that some of the individuals involved in the disturbance had left the area in a vehicle. The vehicle that left the area during the disturbance was later located by RCMP members. Responding officers spoke with witnesses and obtained statements, photographs and videos of the incident. Further video surveillance canvassing of local businesses in the area is on-going as part of the investigation.

Whitehorse RCMP are aware that several videos and photographs of the incident are currently circulating on social media. Whitehorse RCMP urge anyone with information or anyone who witnessed the disturbance to come forward by contacting the Whitehorse RCMP at 867-667-5555, or should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Contact information

RCMP Yukon Communications
Mdiv.Communications@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

File number: 2025-340433

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