Update-Powerview RCMP investigating homicide

March 21, 2023
Powerview, Manitoba

News release

On March 17, 2023, Matthew Schacht, 38, of Sagkeeng First Nation, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder in the homicide of a 42-year-old male on March 16, 2023.

He was remanded into custody.


On March 16, 2023, at approximately 3:45 pm, Powerview RCMP responded to an assault at a residence located on Tipi Road, on Sagkeeng First Nation.

Officers arrived at the residence and located the victim, a 42-year-old male from Sagkeeng First Nation, who was pronounced deceased on scene.

A 38-year-old male from Sagkeeng First Nation, was arrested on scene and remains in police custody.

Powerview RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.

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Contact information

Cpl. Julie Courchaine, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497

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File number: 2023-347857

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