Suspect charged in Pimicikamak Cree Nation homicide

Manitoba RCMP says they have a suspect in custody in a Pimicikamak Cree Nation homicide.

Police were called to a home on SawMill Road in the community Monday afternoon, where they found the body of a 45-year-old woman.

Shawn McKay, 23, who was arrested at the scene, was charged with second-degree murder Tuesday, RCMP say.

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The police believe McKay and the victim were known to each other.

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