On January 3, 2024, at approximately 1:05 am, Nelson House RCMP responded to a report of a possible home invasion at a residence in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation.

 

It was reported that a group of males had shown up at the residence with a firearm and were banging on the door and trying to gain entry. The males did not enter and fled on foot.

 

Officers attended immediately and located the suspects walking on foot. When they saw RCMP they fled. The officer could see one of the males carrying a long gun. The officer began to pursue the males on foot and told them they were under arrest. Some of the suspects stopped however the male carrying the firearm continued to run. The foot pursuit continued and the officer caught up with the armed suspect and saw him discard the gun and fall to the ground. He was subsequently arrested.

 

Further investigation determined that earlier the group of males had assaulted and threatened a 19-year-old male while walking in the community. The victim fled to the residence looking for help, and the suspect males followed and tried to gain entry into the home.

 

A 15-year-old male from the community has been charged with Assault with a Weapon, Pointing a Firearm, Uttering Threats, Resist Arrest, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Unsafe Storage of a Firearm and Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm.

 

Nelson House RCMP continue to investigate.