Manitoba RCMP investigate shooting of 12-year-old girl at remote cabin

A 12-year-old girl from Pukatawagan was shot in a remote area of northern Manitoba, RCMP say.

Officers from the Snow Lake detachment were called Wednesday about the incident, which happened at an isolated cabin on Burntwood Lake

Emergency responders flew to the Burntwood Lodge by helicopter and then travelled by boat to the cabin to treat the girl. She was taken to hospital in Winnipeg with serious injuries, where she remained Friday, police said.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The RCMP’s Major Crime Services has taken over the investigation.

0:58 Peguis First Nation child, 4, accidentally shoots 6-year-old, Manitoba RCMP say