The Pas RCMP are investigating a homicide following an early morning assault on February 27th.
At approximately 2:15 a.m., officers responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Connaught Avenue in The Pas. A 33-year-old male from Opaskwayak Cree Nation was found with life-threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital, where he later died.
A 22-year-old man from Saskatoon, Joey Campbell, was arrested the same day in connection with the homicide and charged with second-degree murder.
The following day, February 28th, Thompson RCMP arrested 32-year-old Nicholas Halcrow-Jewels from Thompson, also charging him with second-degree murder. Both arrests were made without incident.
A warrant has been issued for 30-year-old Draven Lester Mercredi of The Pas, who has connections to The Pas, Moose Lake, and Thompson.
Police are urging anyone with information on Mercredi’s whereabouts to contact The Pas RCMP at 204-627-6204 or submit a tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.
