Crime

Arrests made in 2019 homicide near Russell airport, Manitoba RCMP say

By The Staff The Canadian Press

Posted March 3, 2021 5:31 pm EST

Updated March 3, 2021 5:32 pm EST

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Two men have been charged in connection with Mathew Swain's homicide in 2019. File / Global News

Manitoba RCMP have charged two men in the fatal assault of a 40-year-old man near the Russell airport in August 2019.

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Police say they arrested the two men and a woman from the Gambler First Nation on Monday in the death of Matthew Swain.

They say a 34-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter and 29-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder.

The 24-year-old woman was released from custody without charge.

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