On October 25, 2025, at 12:10 am, Grand Rapids RCMP responded to a report of an assault at a residence located in Misipawistik Cree Nation.
Officers responded and located the victim, a 34-year-old male, with life-threatening injuries who was transported to the Nursing Station where he was pronounced deceased. His death is being investigated as a homicide.
The investigation had determined that a fight had broken out at this location between the victim and three males which led to the victim being stabbed.
Between October 27th and 28th, RCMP located and arrested the three suspects.
Pascal Bear, 19, Steven Sanderson, 25, and Trenton Hudson, 24, have been charged with Manslaughter and were remanded into custody for a court appearance scheduled later today.
RCMP have been made aware that a video may be circulating in the community which was taken around the location and time of the homicide. Anyone who may have this video or information on it is asked to contact the Grand Rapids RCMP at 204-639-2469, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Grand Rapids RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.
