Carrot River RCMP arrested and charged an adult male with aggravated assault and forcible confinement in relation to an incident that occurred on Shoal Lake Cree Nation.
On March 10, 2026 at approximately 5:15 a.m., Carrot River RCMP received a report of a shooting on Shoal Lake Cree Nation.
Officers responded immediately, along with local EMS, and located an injured male in a vehicle on Highway #55. The injured male was taken to hospital by EMS with injuries described as serious in nature.
Investigation determined an altercation occurred between two adult males at a residence on Shoal Lake Cree Nation.
During the altercation, a firearm was discharged and one of the males was injured. The injured male exited the residence.
The other male, who was still inside the residence, prevented a female from leaving the residence. He later left the residence. The female did not report physical injuries to police.
As a result of continued investigation, later that same day, officers arrested an adult male on Shoal Lake Cree Nation. During the investigation, officers also located and seized a sawed-off firearm.
34-year-old Billy Whitecap from Red Earth Cree Nation is charged with:
- one count, aggravated assault, Section 268(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, forcible confinement, Section 279(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized, Section 92(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, unsafe storage of firearms, Section 86(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, discharge firearm with intent, Section 244, Criminal Code;
- one count, assault with a weapon, Section 267(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammunition without license/registration, Section 95(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, weapons possession contrary to order, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code; and
- one count, pointing a firearm, Section 87(1), Criminal Code.
Billy Whitecap appeared in court in Nipawin on March 11, 2026 (Information #90535391).
Carrot River RCMP continue to investigate.