In the evening hours of June 30, 2026, the Manitoba RCMP were informed by the Winnipeg Police Service in regards to an online threatening video.

The information provided to the RCMP was that a male user of a social media site had posted a video of himself, on June 30, threatening to live stream an active shooting situation. The suspect also claimed he was in possession of firearms.

Although the identity of the suspect was not immediately established, an investigation was commenced by both the RCMP’s and Winnipeg Police Service’s Major Crime units.

This collaborative effort led to the quick identification of a suspect, a 16-year-old male, from St. Theresa Point First Nation.

On the morning of July 1, Island Lake RCMP officers attended to the community where the 16-year-old male was located and arrested without incident.

A search of the residence led to the seizure of ammunition for several firearms for which officers were advised could be found in the residence next door. As a result of this search, four unsecured firearms were located and seized.

The 16-year-old male was taken to the Island Lake RCMP Detachment where he was later remanded into custody on a charge of Uttering threats.

Island Lake RCMP continue to investigate.