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On June 16, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a weapons call at the Red River Exhibition.
A group of males (victims) were standing in a line waiting for a ride when two unknown males confronted them. A verbal dispute took place and the suspects brandished a machete and a pistol.
The victims reported to onsite security and the suspects were apprehended and police were contacted.
A 17-year-old male has been charged with Possession of a Weapon and Fail to Comply with Release Order x 4. He was detained in custody.
A 15-year-old male has been charged with Possession of a Weapon and Fail to Comply with Undertaking x 2. He was detained in custody.
Nobody was injured during this incident and the gun was determined to be an air pistol.
The Winnipeg Police Service has communicated with executive members of the Red River Exhibition and has learned that although there are robust security measures at the park’s entrance, it is believed these weapons were previously tossed over the outer fencing for later retrieval. As a result of these actions, the Red River Ex has bolstered their perimeter security to ensure the safety of all attending guests.