Whitehorse RCMP have charged a youth for pointing a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
On March 15, 2025, Whitehorse RCMP responded to multiple reports of a disturbance between a large group of young adults and youth on Main Street in Whitehorse where weapons were involved. As a result of the investigation, a youth was charged on March 20, 2025 and cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. This matter is before the courts, and no further information will be released at this time.
Whitehorse RCMP are aware that several videos and photographs of the incident are still circulating on social media. Whitehorse RCMP urge anyone with any additional information or anyone who witnessed the disturbance, to come forward by contacting the Whitehorse RCMP at 867-667-5555. To remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
See: RCMP investigate disturbance on Main Street in Whitehorse | Royal Canadian Mounted Police