On October 30, 2020, at 11:25 am, Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP received a report of a male who was in possession of a machete and making threats towards workers on Lake Road SE on the Ebb & Flow First Nation.
Officers attended the area and attempted to arrest the 27-year-old male who was in a highly agitated state. The male resisted arrest, however, officers were able to arrest the male and place him into the police vehicle.
Once at the detachment, he was placed in a cell where he collapsed onto the floor. Officers immediately provided medical assistance until EMS arrived and transported the male to the hospital. He was later pronounced deceased.
As required by the Police Services Act, the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba was notified and are investigating.