Pimicikamak Cree Nation: 18-Year-Old Charged After Man Stabbed Twice

An 18-year-old man is facing several charges, including assault with a weapon, after a 25-year-old man was stabbed twice at a home in Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Manitoba, early on November 2, 2026, according to the RCMP.

Cross Lake RCMP said they got a report of a stabbing at a residence on Saggitawak at 2:07 a.m. Officers went to the scene right away. When they arrived, paramedics were treating a man for two stab wounds.

Victim in stable condition

Police said the 25-year-old victim was taken to the nursing station for treatment. He was in stable condition.

The person police were looking for had already left by the time officers arrived, but police were given a description.

Arrest after foot chase

At 4:34 a.m., officers found the man outside a residence, police said. He ran when police approached him, and he was arrested after a short foot chase and taken into custody.

The 18-year-old, who is from Pimicikamak, is charged with:

• Assault with a weapon
• Assault causing bodily harm
• Resisting or obstructing a peace officer (two counts)
• Failing to comply with a release order condition (three counts)

The RCMP did not release the name of the accused or the victim. The charges have not been proven in court.

Next steps

Police said the accused remains in custody. The RCMP did not say when he is scheduled to appear in court.

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