On August 16, 2025, at 5:40 pm Cross Lake RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at a residence located in Pimicikamak Cree Nation.

Officers were advised that a 13-year-old male had been shot and was transported to the Nursing Station where he was pronounced deceased.

The death is being treated as a homicide.

A 17-year-old male was arrested on scene and a firearm was seized.

RCMP are not searching for additional suspects.

Cross Lake RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crimes Services and Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.