Manitoba RCMP make arrest after murder of 18-year-old in Gimli

RCMP have made an arrest after an 18-year-old man was killed in Gimli, Man. Tuesday.

Police are not releasing the name of the victim, but Global News has learned his name was Evan Engbaek.

Peter Peiluck, Deputy Mayor of the RM of Gimli, said witnesses saw a knife on scene and that the incident was a stabbing.

The incident was first described by police as a “suspicious death” after a man was found injured on Second Ave.  just one block from the beach.

RCMP said in a news release Wednesday afternoon that the investigation is being treated as a homicide and that they have “arrested someone in connection with this investigation.”

No charges have been laid so police haven’t released the suspect’s name.

“There was an individual I believe was apprehended and so far there’s no public safety issue right now,” Peiluck, said.

But, reassuring words from town officials aren’t able to erase the shock wave rippling through the lakeside community following the homicide.

The owner of the shop beside the crime scene, Kareem Martin Jr., said it’s rare to hear about such violence in Gimli.

“I’m shocked you know, especially here. Small town, no violence ever here. You never hear of anything like this,” Martin Jr. said.

RCMP continue to investigate what exactly happened and why.