A 15-year-old boy is dead and a 16-year-old has been arrested following a fatal shooting nearly one week ago in North Point Douglas. According to police, officers were called to reports of shots fired near Grove Street and Rex Avenue shortly after 5 p.m. on Oct. 10. When they arrived, the 15-year-old was found suffering from a gunshot. Officers provided emergency medical care and the victim was taken to hospital in critical condition, but later died from his injuries. Police did not release the victim’s name but said he was a member of Peguis First Nation who was living in Winnipeg. Police said a 16-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder. He was detained in custody and the charge has not been proven in court. The homicide unit is investigating and says there are no outstanding suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 204-986-6508.
