A 16-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder after a 15-year-old boy died following a Winnipeg shooting

WINNIPEG, Man. — October 17, 2026 — A 16-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder after a 15-year-old boy died following a shooting in Winnipeg.

On October 10 at approximately 5:06 p.m., North District General Patrol officers responded to reports of shots fired near Grove Street and Rex Avenue.

Officers found the injured youth and provided emergency medical care. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service transported him to hospital in critical condition. He later died from his injuries.

Police say the deceased was a member of Peguis First Nation who was living in Winnipeg.

Accused detained

A 16-year-old male has been charged with second-degree murder and remains in custody.

Because the accused is a youth, his identity is protected under Canadian law. The charge has not been proven in court, and the accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

The Homicide Unit continues to investigate. Police say there are no outstanding suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508.

Source: User-supplied police media release, case C26-257742.