Female charged in connection with Shooting

On December 3, 2025, shortly after 8:00 am Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) officers received a report of a male suffering from a gunshot wound at a residence on Lake Road North in Sandy Bay First Nation.

Officers immediately attended to the residence along with EMS. It was confirmed that the male had an injury consistent with a gun shot. He was transported to Health Sciences Centre in stable condition by STARS air ambulance.

It was determined that the shooting had taken place at a residence on Lake Road South. Members secured that residence and a search warrant was executed to locate any evidence related to the shooting.

Through investigation it was determined that the victim and suspect got into a physical altercation inside the residence. During the altercation, a homemade firearm was discharged, striking the victim.

On December 4, 2025, just after 3:00 pm MFNPS officers were updated that the Sandy Bay First Nation Safety Officers had located the suspect, 20-year-old Samora Richard. 



She was arrested and charged with the following offences.

-         Assault with a Weapon

-         Discharge Firearm with Intent

-         Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

-         Fail to Comply with Release Order

RICHARD was held in custody to appear in Portage La Prairie Provincial Court on December 5, 2025.