RCMP issue warning after 3 people injured at house party

RCMP in Headingley, Manitoba, is issuing a warning after multiple teenagers were injured at a party shared on social media.

Around 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 24, Mounties responded to multiple reports of an out-of-control party in the Regional Municipality of Rosser. One of the reports stated shots had been fired.

“Young people are getting seriously injured. The danger these types of events pose is no laughing matter.”

According to the RCMP, the house where the party was being hosted, was previously known as a vacation rental home.

“When officers arrived on scene, it was chaotic. Many people were fleeing the property, both on foot and in vehicles. When they entered the premises, officers observed a large number of youth inside and empty liquor containers were strewn everywhere,” a statement issued by the RCMP said.

“Immediately, officers were approached by a female youth stating that her friend was in need of emergency medical assistance. Officers cleared all three floors of the home while other officers were able to clear the roadway to allow EMS access to the property.”

Mounties continued to look around the property and found more people who were injured and brought them inside the home for medical treatment.

One man and one woman were taken to hospital with serious injuries, and RCMP stated they learned at a later time that another man who was at the party had already gone to the hospital.

Officers say despite the report of gunshots being fired, no gun was found at the scene, and no one was suffering from gunshot wounds.

An initial investigation was able to determine the party was announced on Snapchat and noted most of the people who attended did not know each other and were mainly young adults. It was also noted that drugs and alcohol were present.

“This is the second large youth party announced via social media that RCMP have seen in the last few months, and the trend is getting concerning,” said Staff Sergeant Jason Vrooman, Area Commander for Stonewall and Headingley RCMP.

“Young people are getting seriously injured. The danger these types of events pose is no laughing matter. The level of violence escalated quickly. My advice to those seeing these invitations is stay as far away as you can and advise police immediately.”

RCMP are asking if anyone has any information regarding the party or if you were a victim of a crime that night, to contact Headingley RCMP at 204-888-0358, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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