Community Safety Alert: Attempted Murder Charges After Vehicle Attack in Dauphin, Manitoba
Section 1: The Alert
Shortly after 11 p.m. on March 24, 2026, Dauphin RCMP responded to a serious incident in the 100-block of Main Street in Dauphin, Manitoba, where a pedestrian was reportedly targeted and struck multiple times by a vehicle. The woman driving the vehicle and the male victim are known to each other, and the act is believed to have been deliberate.
According to police, the situation escalated when the victim attempted to flee after being hit the first time. The vehicle struck him again, and the driver then got out and assaulted him while he was on the ground. A bystander who stepped in to help was also attacked. Both victims were transported to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, and the suspect was arrested a few hours later. This event has raised serious safety concerns for residents and visitors in the Dauphin, Manitoba area.
Section 2: Official Details from RCMP
Manitoba RCMP report that on the night of March 24, officers were called to Main Street in Dauphin after receiving information that a pedestrian had been intentionally run down.
Key details provided by RCMP include:
- The incident occurred on the 100-block of Main Street in Dauphin shortly after 11 p.m.
- Investigators learned that a female driver, who is acquainted with the male pedestrian, first clipped him with her vehicle.
- When the victim stood up and attempted to escape on foot, the vehicle struck him again.
- The accused then exited the vehicle and physically assaulted the man while he was on the ground.
- A bystander tried to intervene to stop the assault and was also assaulted by the suspect.
- The suspect then left the scene.
- Both the initial victim and the bystander were transported to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
- RCMP officers located the suspect a few hours later and took her into custody.
A 29-year-old woman from Dauphin has been arrested and is facing a total of 10 criminal charges, including:
- Attempted murder
- Assault with a weapon
- Assault (two counts)
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm (two counts)
- Uttering threats
- Failure to stop after an accident resulting in bodily harm
- Failing to comply with an undertaking (two counts)
Police state that the suspect remains in custody at this time. No request for public assistance or additional suspect information has been issued in the official release.
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident in Dauphin, Manitoba highlights the serious risks posed when vehicles are used as weapons in interpersonal conflicts. Even when injuries are described as non-life-threatening, targeted vehicle attacks and follow-up assaults represent a severe threat to public safety and to anyone nearby who may try to help. Residents can review broader patterns of violence and motor vehicle–related offences in the region through our Dauphin-area crime and safety statistics to better understand local risk trends.
For personal safety in similar situations, citizens are encouraged to keep distance from active confrontations involving vehicles, seek shelter in a safe location, and call 911 or local RCMP immediately rather than intervening physically when there is an imminent threat. If you witness an assault or a vehicle being driven aggressively toward a person, providing clear information to police—such as location, vehicle description, direction of travel, and any visible injuries—can be critical. CrimeCanada.ca remains committed to turning official police data into practical safety awareness so communities across Manitoba can stay informed, alert, and prepared.
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.