Selkirk RCMP respond to weapons call, deploy extended range impact weapon to make arrest

October 16, 2026 - Selkirk, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On October 15, 2026, at 9:56 a.m., Selkirk RCMP received a report of an unknown male entering and exiting a residence with a firearm on Lockport Road in the RM of St. Andrews.

Officers from the Red River North RCMP detachment and RCMP Police Dog Services were also called in to assist.

Police arrived at the residence and observed multiple individuals by a garage on the property and a call out was made for everyone to exit the building.

Two females and two males exited the garage. One of the males then retreated back inside, then he emerged from the garage appearing irate and holding two knives. The suspect advanced towards officers and refused to comply with demands to drop the knives.

Another warning was given and the suspect ignored officer’s instructions by continuing to advance towards them, resulting in him being struck twice by an officer with a 40-mm extended range impact weapon.

Officers were then able to arrest him without further incident, and he was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

A 32-year-old male from Niverville is facing the following charges:

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;
• Resist/obstruct peace officer; and
• Weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization

In addition, the male had numerous warrants for his arrest from other jurisdictions, the warrants were executed and he has been remanded into custody.

The remaining individuals a 58-year-old male and 57-year-old female, from the RM of St. Andrews and a 40-year-old female from Niverville - were released without charges.

Selkirk RCMP continue to investigate.

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