Police Search for Male Charged with Stabbing Incident
Birdtail Sioux First Nation, Manitoba
On January 3, 2025, Manitoba First Nations Police (MFNP) officers received a report of a male with a stab wound being located on a road by public works employees.
Police located a male victim suffering from severe injuries and experiencing heavy blood loss, EMS was requested however due to the distance of an ambulance, the victim was transported to Russell Health Centre in a police vehicle. The victim received medical treatment and was stabilized. He is currently recovering from his injuries.
An investigation determined that the victim was stabbed by a family member, and an arrest warrant has been issued for, Shannon Christopher Shingoose, 40 years old, of Birdtail Sioux First Nation.
Shingoose has been charged with the following offences.
· Aggravated assault
· Assault with a weapon
If you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to contact MFNPS Birdtail Sioux First Nation Detachment at 204-569-4621 or the MFNPS TIPS line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048 or email TIPS@mfnp.ca. The MFNP TIPS line is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year, and monitored regularly.
