An investigator stood outside a home in Hollow Water First Nation on Thursday, where RCMP said an 18-year-old woman lost her life and several others were hurt in a stabbing incident. CBC
A deadly attack shook Hollow Water First Nation early Thursday morning. RCMP confirmed an 18-year-old woman died, and the suspect — her 26-year-old brother, Tyrone Simard — also lost his life. Seven more people, aged 18 to 60, suffered injuries during the violent spree.
Deadly Escape Ends in Crash
Simard fled the community in a stolen vehicle after the stabbings. Around 6:50 a.m., he crashed into an RCMP cruiser on Provincial Road 304 near Black River First Nation. Simard died in the collision. The Mountie driving the cruiser sustained serious injuries but is expected to recover.
Supt. Rob Lasson said the officer "responded with courage up a dark highway early in the morning," and stopped what could have been a much worse tragedy.
Early Morning Violence
Reports began just before 4 a.m. when a community safety officer alerted RCMP about an attack. By the time officers arrived, multiple victims had been found in different locations. Medical teams rushed to the scene, with ambulances and air ambulances transporting the wounded to hospital.
Victims Speak Out
Michael Raven, one of the injured, was attacked while sleeping at home. His children said he was stabbed several times, leaving one lung punctured. "The community is all shaken up from it," said his daughter Christy Williams. "This is scary for everybody.… This incident doesn’t sum up Hollow Water."
Community in Mourning
Hollow Water Chief Larry Barker grew emotional while addressing reporters. "I ask the community to pray and support one another," he said. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew praised the injured officer as a hero for stopping the suspect’s rampage.
Hospital Response
Six victims arrived at hospital by ambulance, and two more by helicopter. Doctors performed surgeries and kept operating rooms ready for emergencies. “Six or seven [patients] is a bit much in a short period of time, but it’s our role to clear a path for treatment,” said Dr. Shawn Young of Health Sciences Centre.
Investigation Continues
RCMP confirmed all victims and the suspect knew each other. Officers continue house-to-house checks to ensure no more victims remain. Lasson said investigators found no link between this tragedy and the 2022 Saskatchewan stabbings, despite the shared date.
A Community Shaken
Hollow Water, also known as Waanibiigaaw, is home to about 1,100 members. The tragedy has left deep scars in this close-knit community, which now leans on unity and prayer as it begins to heal.
