Charges Laid for June Incident

An incident that occurred on June 25th, 2025, now has two individuals officially charged.

On June 25th at approximately 8:02 AM, the sound of two gunshots was reported in the Westaway Bay area. Shortly after, at around 8:20 AM, a report was received from Alaska Bay regarding a shooting victim. The victim, a 33-year-old male, was found to have a gunshot wound to the left hip area. The victim was taken to hospital where he received care for the non-life-threatening injury.

As a result of the investigation, two individuals have been charged.

22-year-old Jacob Macwilliam has been charged with Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm.
Jacob Macwilliam currently has an active Warrant for his Arrest. Should the public have any information on his whereabouts please call the Brandon Police Service non-emergency line at 204-729-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 204-727-TIPS.

20-year-old Jamal Huntinghawk has been charged with:
• Discharging a Firearm While Being Reckless
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon Knowing Possession Was Unauthorized
• Weapons Possession Contrary to Order and Failing to Surrender Authorization (x3)

At the time of the incident, Jamal Huntinghawk was out on bail and was subject to multiple firearm prohibition orders. Huntinghawk is currently remanded to the Brandon Correctional Centre.