Manitoba RCMP investigating ‘targeted’ double homicide

A manhunt is underway following a double homicide in Victora Beach. Jeff Keele has more.

The Manitoba RCMP is investigating a double homicide in Victoria Beach, which officers believe was a targeted attack.

Around 2 a.m. on Friday, Mounties received a call about a shooting on Victoria Beach’s Hampton Road. When officers got to the scene, they found the bodies of a 29-year-old Winnipeg man and a 41-year-old Victoria Beach woman.

Officers said the suspect, who was reportedly driving a white truck, fled south on Highway 59 before police got to the scene.

RCMP said in a Friday afternoon news conference that the victims were known to police and were killed in or near a secondary cottage at the site.

“This isn’t random; we’re quite certain of that,” said RCMP.

“We’ve secured the property. We’ve still got to do a very detailed examination of it.”

RCMP said during the news conference that officers were canvassing the area for possible witnesses.

Police continue to investigate and said risk to public safety is low.

Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP at 204-367-8728 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.