As part of an ongoing investigation by Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services, the charge against 53-year-old Cyril St. Paul has been upgraded to Second-Degree Murder in connection with a fatal shooting on Ebb and Flow First Nation. He remains in custody.

The incident occurred on December 15, 2024, at approximately 7:45 a.m., when Ste. Rose RCMP responded to a report of a shooting on Highway 278 near the community. Officers and Emergency Medical Services arrived quickly and found a 34-year-old man lying beside a truck near the Ebb and Flow First Nation Arena. The victim was transported to hospital in Dauphin, where he later died from his injuries.

A suspect was identified shortly after, and a 53-year-old man was arrested without incident at a home in the community. On December 18th, Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services charged 53-year-old Cyril St. Paul with Manslaughter.

On April 25th 2025, the charge against Cyril St. Paul was elevated to Second-Degree Murder.

Investigators believe there may still be individuals with information that could assist the investigation. Anyone with details is asked to contact the Ste. Rose Du Lac RCMP detachment at 204-447-3082.

The investigation remains ongoing.