3 suspects charged in ‘random’ Gimli attack: Manitoba RCMP

Two men and a teen from Mississauga, Ont., are in custody after being arrested by Manitoba RCMP Saturday.

Police said they were called to a home in the RM of Gimli around 5:30 p.m., where they learned that three people kicked in the front door and threatened a resident, before shooting and injuring one of the victim’s dogs.

Police searched for a vehicle the suspects were believed to be driving, and found all three at a rental property in Gimli.

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A search of the property turned up a .357 Magnum, $17,000 in cash and prescription pills.

The men, 23 and 18, and a 17-year-old were arrested and each charged with breaking and entering, assault, two gun charges and a variety of drug trafficking offences.

RCMP continue to investigate, but said they believe the incident to have been random, and that there’s no threat to the public.

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