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In brief: Arrest in Shamattawa murder

RCMP in the northern Manitoba community of Shamattawa have made an arrest in a homicide. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Shamattawa RCMP were called to a report of a stabbing at a residence in the community.

RCMP in the northern Manitoba community of Shamattawa have made an arrest in a homicide.

On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Shamattawa RCMP were called to a report of a stabbing at a residence in the community.

Officers attended and Louis Crane, 65, of Shamattawa, was found deceased inside of the residence.

RCMP have charged Frank Thomas, 38, of Shamattawa, with second-degree murder. He has been remanded in custody and was to appear in Thompson Provincial Court on Monday.

Police said the victim and the accused were known to each other.

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