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By paNOW Staff

RCMP seek wanted man from Big River First Nation

Sep 8, 2021 | 5:38 PM

The Big River RCMP are looking for the public’s help in finding Tristan Whitefish, who is wanted on multiple charges including assault.

According to a media release, the RCMP responded to the Big River First Nation on Sept. 5 around 9:50 p.m. after a report of a gunshot in the area of Miami Beach.

The investigation found a vehicle was parked at the beach when an altercation broke out between people inside and outside the vehicle. As a result a firearm was shot through the window and struck a man inside the vehicle.

Whitefish of Big River First Nation has been charged with several counts, some of which include: discharging a firearm with intent, aggravated assault, uttering threats and unauthorized possession of a loaded prohibited firearm.

The Big River RCMP continue to search for him and a warrant has been put out for his arrest. Police are instructing if anyone sees Whitefish to not approach him and to call your local RCMP detachment. He is described as 5’6″ and 140 lbs.

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The RCMP are now seeking information from the public to help with the investigation and a photo of Whitefish has not been provided at this time.

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