The 2024 Manitoba Homicide Victim List is available here
Swan River RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive male in Legion Park in the Town of Swan River on November 1, 2024, at approximately 11:00 pm.
Officers arrived to find a 21-year-old male, from Brandon, with obvious injuries who was pronounced deceased on scene. Investigators said his death is being investigated as a homicide.
On November 2, 2024, the investigation into the death of the 21-year-old male led to the arrest of a 16-year-old male youth, from Swan River, who was charged with 2nd Degree Murder and remanded into custody.
A second 16-year-old male has also been arrested and remains in police custody.
The victim and suspects were known to each other as this was not a random attack.
RCMP are seeking out any witnesses and asking anyone who may have information concerning this homicide to contact the Swan River RCMP at (204) 734-4686, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.