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Update published at 11:07 am March 7th:

The Gypsumville RCMP has arrested 28-year-old Gilbert Woodhouse of Lake Manitoba First Nation in relation to the March 2nd homicide in the community.

Woodhouse has been charged with Second Degree Murder and remains in custody. Police don't believe there are any other suspects.

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Original article published at 2:55 pm March 3rd:

The Gypsumville RCMP are investigating after they responded to a report of an injured male at a residence on Lake St. Martin First Nation.

The call came in around 6:20 pm yesterday, and it was reported that someone had been injured at a residence in the community. Police responded, and found the 34-year-old male, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

His death is being treated as a homicide, and Gympsumville detachment, along with RCMP Major Crime Services, and RCMP Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.