Update posted at 10:43 am on June 8:
The RCMP has arrested Shawn Spence.
Shawn Spence has been arrested. The RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance. #rcmpmb
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) June 8, 2023
Details: https://t.co/1tYsGxunoD pic.twitter.com/Rcx22YPylz
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Original Article Posted at 3:40 pm on June 7:
The Manitoba RCMP has identified a suspect in yesterday's deadly shooting on Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation.
A warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old Shawn Owen Spence of Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation has been obtained. Spence is wanted for First Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm While Prohibited, and Possession of a Firearm knowing its Possession is Unauthorized.
Spence is considered armed and dangerous. He should not be approached, and you should call 911 immediately if you see him. Police say that Spence lives on Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation, and is known to frequent Ebb & Flow First Nation.
Spence is 6'3", 180 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo of the Pittsburgh Penguins logo on the left side of his neck. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Sandy Bay Detachment at 204-843-7701, or their local police.
