RCMP investigate homicide of Brandon man in Swan River, suspects arrested
Update – 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.
RCMP continue to investigate
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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.
Source: RCMP in Manitoba