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Life-Threatening Altercation Leads To Gunfire In Fort Severn

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Nishnawbe Aski Police are reporting a life-threatening incident that led to gunfire by a police officer in Fort Severn First Nation.

Police say on Thursday a man became involved in a life-threatening altercation with a NAPS Officer.

Police say the officer responded by firing his gun and the man was injured and fled the scene.

NAPS Officers say they were able to locate the man with help from the Ontario Provincial Police Emergency Response Teams and the man was taken into custody and transported to the nursing station.

Police say the man has been transported out of Fort Severn First Nation with serious but stable injuries.

An investigation into the matter has begun with assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police.

Fort Severn is located around 715 kilometres northeast of Red Lake.

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Fraud Charges In Fort Severn First Nation

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A lengthy investigation by Nishnawbe Aski Police has lead to Fraud charges in Fort Severn First Nation.

Police say on July 12th they stopped a vehicle and the traffic stop lead police into a detailed investigation.

Police then say the investigation led them to a number of incidents that occurred over a number of years involving fraudulent activity which amounted between 25 thousand and 250 thousand dollars.

A 51-year-old former band manager from Fort Severn First Nation was charged with two counts of Fraud Over 5 thousand dollars and one count of Breach of Trust.

The man can’t be named at the time due to the processing of court documents and he will appear in court on February 10th.

Fort Severn First Nation is located about 715 kilometres northeast of Red Lake.