On October 5, 2021, at approximately 1:10 am, Island Lake RCMP received a report of an assault that had occurred an hour earlier at a residence in Mithkwamepin Thaakkahikan (Red Sucker Lake). The victim was currently being treated at the nursing station.
The investigation has determined that three adult females, armed with weapons, forced their way into a residence and assaulted a 29-year-old female resident for a period of time. There was a young child in the residence when the assault occurred, but she did not suffer any physical injuries.
The 29-year-old female was taken to the nursing station with serious injuries and was subsequently transported to Winnipeg for further treatment.
Kyra Knott, 27, Nicole Knott, 37, and Rosanda Knott, 19, of Red Sucker Lake, were all arrested and have been charged with;
- Aggravated Assault
- Assault while Choking
- Assault with a Weapon
- Breaking and Entering
- Forcible Confinement
They were remanded into custody and RCMP continue to investigate.
