Northern Manitoba Nation declares state of emergency over community violence
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O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation has declared a state of emergency following multiple stabbings and serious assaults, as well as "alcohol-related" activities.
O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation in northern Manitoba has declared a state of emergency after a string of violent attacks led to a community-wide lockdown overnight.
In an interview with CTV News, Chief Shirley Ducharme said there were three stabbings that occurred overnight, including one she described as “very serious,” but not fatal.
At the same time, Ducharme said other assaults were also taking place, along with “a lot of alcohol-related activities.”
Community members also reported seeing someone with a weapon, though the alleged incident was not related to the stabbings.
In an email to CTV News, a RCMP spokesperson confirmed one person was arrested.
As a result, Ducharme said nurses were overwhelmed with the amount of people needing medical attention.
A community lockdown came into effect at 1 a.m., with RCMP and O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation security officers on patrol.
