Update 3 – Portage la Prairie investigating after two adults located deceased

December 2, 2024
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba

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Update 3 - December 6, 2024

Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services has constructed a timeline surrounding the double homicide that occurred on December 1st, 2024, in Portage la Prairie.

It has been determined that on December 1, 2024, at 7:14pm, two people exited a maroon SUV and entered a residence on Oak Bay in Portage la Prairie.

A short time later, both individuals exited the residence and fled in the SUV at a high rate of speed.

RCMP believe these two individuals are suspects in the double homicide.

Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services is seeking assistance from the public to help identify the vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to call the tip line at 431-489-8106, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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Update - December 3, 2024

Further investigation into the discovery of two deceased adults, RCMP Major Crimes Services has deemed the investigation to be a double homicide.

The male and female victims were in a relationship.

Investigators believe this to be targeted and there is no danger to the public.

Portage la Prairie RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.

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On December 1, 2024, at approximately 10 :30 pm, Portage la Prairie RCMP were called to a residence on Oak Bay in Portage la Prairie.

Officers attended the address and located a 42-year-old male, and 37-year-old female deceased.

At this time, there is no concern for public safety.

RCMP will provide further information when available.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445 Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Portage la Prairie RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.

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