UPDATE:
After a lengthy search, the RCMP have arrested two people involved in the fatal stabbing in Gilbert Plains yesterday.
A 39-year-old man and a 25-year-old female are in custody as the homicide investigation continues.
No names will be released at this point as no charges have been laid.
The RCMP would like to thank the media and public for their assistance.
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Police are looking for two suspects after a stabbing in Gilbert Plains.
Just before 10 pm on May 4th, Dauphin RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence.
In the residence, officers located a 36-year-old man who had been stabbed.
EMS personnel provided medical care but the man succumbed to his injuries, dying on scene.
Dauphin RCMP, Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services are continuing the investigation.
It is believed that two suspects are at large and actively evading police. The suspects have attempted to steal vehicles in an effort to flee the area. Additional police resources have been sent in an effort to locate and safely arrest the suspects.
The suspects are believed to be travelling together. The first suspect is described as a male, Indigenous in appearance, approximately 40 years old, Medium build, brown hair, brown eyes, tall in appearance, approximately 5'11, wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans and black framed prescription glasses. The second suspect is described as a female, Indigenous in appearance with brown hair. They are considered dangerous and should not be approached.
Residents in the Gilbert Plains and Dauphin area are advised to immediately contact police should they see anything or anyone suspicious.
You can call Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5020 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
