Community Alert: Shots Fired in Home North of Souris, Manitoba

Section 1: Incident Overview

On the evening of April 5, 2026, officers from Blue Hills RCMP responded to a high‑risk firearms incident at a residence located north of Souris, Manitoba. Police were called at around 6:00 p.m. following reports that shots had been discharged inside the home.

Investigators determined that an armed man inside the residence allegedly fired multiple rounds during a conflict with another person present. A prolonged police response followed, culminating in officers entering the home shortly after 9:15 p.m. and arresting the suspect. No injuries were reported, but a prohibited firearm and related equipment were seized from the scene.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

According to the official information released by the RCMP in Manitoba, officers learned that a man inside the residence was armed and that several shots had been fired during an altercation with one of the occupants. Police used a loudspeaker to order the man to leave the home, but he allegedly ignored these repeated commands.

After approximately three hours on scene, RCMP members went into the residence at about 9:15 p.m. and took the suspect into custody. Police report that the man resisted arrest, but officers were able to gain control of the situation without any physical injuries to the occupants or police.

During a search of the residence, officers located and seized the following items:

• A prohibited firearm found inside the home
• Ammunition associated with the weapon
• A tactical vest

The accused is a 35‑year‑old male from the Souris area. He has been charged with multiple Criminal Code offences arising from this incident:

• Forcible confinement
• Assault
• Resisting a peace officer
• Mischief under $5,000
• Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose (two counts)
• Possession of weapon contrary to order
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Careless use of a firearm
• Possession of a restricted firearm

Following his arrest, the 35‑year‑old man was remanded into custody.

This incident took place near the community of Souris-Glenwood, an area where residents can review local trends and policing context through resources like the Souris-Glenwood, Manitoba crime statistics and safety data compiled by CrimeCanada.ca.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this event underscores the serious risk that firearms incidents inside homes pose to families, neighbours, and responding officers across Manitoba. Even when no one is physically injured, discharging a firearm in a residence represents a critical public safety concern and can rapidly escalate into a life‑threatening situation.

Residents in rural and small‑town communities are encouraged to contact police immediately if they hear gunshots in a residential setting, witness volatile disputes involving weapons, or believe someone is breaching firearms conditions. When safe to do so, move to a secure location away from windows and exterior walls, keep phone lines clear for emergency use, and follow any directions issued by police on scene. Understanding local crime patterns through tools such as regional safety and crime data can help communities stay aware, support prevention efforts, and work together toward safer neighbourhoods.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the manitoba community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.