On February 27, 2026, at 2:15 am, The Pas RCMP responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Connaught Avenue in The Pas.
Officers arrived on scene and located the victim, a 33-year-old male from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, with serious life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Further investigation revealed a 22-year-old male who was arrested February 27 in an unrelated matter, was again arrested that same day in relation to the homicide.
Joey Campbell from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been charged with 2nd degree murder.
On February 28, Thompson RCMP arrested 32-year-old Nicholas Halcrow-Jewels, of Thompson, and charged him with 2nd degree murder.
Both were arrested without incident.
A warrant of arrest has been issued for 30-year-old Draven Lester Mercredi of The Pas in connection with the homicide. Mercredi has ties to The Pas, Moose Lake and Thompson.
The Pas RCMP are asking anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Mercredi to contact the RCMP at 204-627-6204, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
The Pas RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.
