Community Alert: Man Shot While Cycling on Ebb and Flow First Nation

On the morning of July 3, 2026, officers from Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP responded to a shooting on Ebb and Flow First Nation in Manitoba. A 25-year-old man from Winnipeg was shot in the abdomen while riding his bicycle through the community.

The injured man was found near a local business on the First Nation and was first taken by private vehicle to the Ste. Rose du Lac Health Centre. He was then transported by air ambulance to a hospital in Winnipeg for further medical treatment, where he is reported to be in stable condition.

Official Incident Details

According to the RCMP, the shooting occurred at approximately 8:05 a.m. on July 3. The victim was cycling within the community when he was struck by a gunshot to the abdomen. Members of the public helped get him to medical care before he was flown to Winnipeg.

RCMP officers immediately began investigating and were able to identify a suspect residence on Central Road within Ebb and Flow First Nation. The suspect was located at that residence and taken into custody without further incident. For those interested in broader local trends, community-level data such as the Ebb and Flow 52 crime statistics and safety information can help provide additional context around reported incidents.

The accused has been identified as Joshua Houle, 23, of Ebb and Flow First Nation. He is facing multiple firearms and violence-related charges arising from this incident. He has been remanded into custody pending further court proceedings.

Charges Laid

The following charges have been laid against Joshua Houle in connection with the July 3 shooting:

• Aggravated assault
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Carrying a concealed weapon
• Careless use of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a firearm while knowing possession is unauthorized
• Discharging a firearm with intent
• Weapons possession contrary to order

At this time, RCMP have not issued a request for additional witnesses or public assistance related to this specific incident. The investigation remains an RCMP matter, and any future public appeal would come through an updated official release.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights the serious risk posed by illegal firearm use and violent confrontations in smaller and rural communities, including First Nations and nearby service centres such as Ste. Rose, Manitoba crime statistics and safety data. A single gunshot can have life-threatening consequences even in everyday situations like cycling through a neighbourhood.

Residents in Manitoba are encouraged to remain vigilant about suspicious activity involving weapons, to report gunfire or weapons sightings to police or 911 immediately when there is an imminent threat, and to avoid approaching or confronting anyone believed to be armed. Community members who safely share information about weapons, prior threats, or escalating disputes can play an important role in preventing similar incidents. Our mission at CrimeCanada.ca is to turn accurate, timely information into practical awareness so that communities can work together to reduce violent crime and improve overall safety.

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.