Manitoba 2026 Homicide Victim List

A 41-year-old man from Pukatawagan, Manitoba, has been charged following a fatal stabbing that claimed the life of a 45-year-old man.

According to the Manitoba RCMP, officers received a report at approximately 8:25 p.m. on October 9, 2026, that a man was receiving treatment at the local health centre after an apparent assault.

While attending the health centre, officers learned of another possible victim at a residence on Hunt Road. Police immediately responded to the location, where they found an injured man outside the residence.

The 45-year-old victim had suffered a stab wound and was initially transported to the local health centre in stable condition. However, his condition deteriorated after he arrived.

The man was subsequently airlifted to a hospital in The Pas, where he later died from his injuries

Following the fatal incident, Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services (MCS) investigators travelled to Pukatawagan to take over the investigation, with assistance from the local RCMP detachment.

On October 11, 2026, investigators arrested 41-year-old Gabriel Bighetty of Pukatawagan in connection with the case.

Bighetty has been remanded into custody and faces charges of manslaughter and assault with a weapon. The manslaughter charge does not involve a firearm.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.