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At Least Eight Injured in Hollow Water First Nation Mass-Casualty Incident

Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre declared a code orange as patients were transferred from the remote community.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police vehicles patrol James Smith Cree Nation reserve in Canada on September 6, 2022, following a possible sighting of the second person of interest in the stabbings that occurred at the James Smith Cree Nation Indigenous community and the town of Weldon. - One of two brothers who were the target of a massive manhunt in Canada after allegedly carrying out a stabbing spree that left 10 dead and 18 wounded has been found dead, police said on September 5, 2022. The killings in the remote James Smith Cree Nation Indigenous community and the town of Weldon in Saskatchewan province in western Canada are among the deadliest incidents of mass violence to ever hit the nation. (Photo by LARS HAGBERG / AFP) (Photo by LARS HAGBERG/AFP via Getty Images)
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Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg on May 21, 2021. SHANNON VANRAES / THE GLOBE AND MAIL SHANNON VANRAES / THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Officers from several Manitoba RCMP detachments are in Hollow Water First Nation after serious incident in the community Thursday morning. Shared Health says at least eight people were injured.

Overview

  • Two patients were airlifted by STARS helicopters and six others were transported by road to Winnipeg hospitals.
  • Manitoba RCMP deployed officers from several detachments and specialized units after a serious incident before 8:30 a.m.
  • Police reported a heavy presence in the community and said there is no risk to public safety.
  • Highway 304 was closed in both directions south of Black River First Nation in connection with the response.
  • Authorities have released no further details about what happened, and officers are expected to remain on scene through the day.