RCMP Media Release |

On June 12, 2015, at approximately 6:45 pm, Swan River RCMP received a 911 call of a possible shooting at a residence on Heyes Street in Swan River.

Officers from the Swan River RCMP attended the residence and located an 18-year-old Swan River male, who had injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, where he is currently listed in stable condition.

While officers secured the scene, information was obtained about a possible suspect who fled in a vehicle belonging to one of the residents. Later the same evening, police received a call of a vehicle fire north of Birch River matching the description of the vehicle taken from the residence.

Officers located the suspect a short time later, and he was taken into custody without incident.

Nikko GUIBOCHE, 19, of Swan River, has been charged with:

Attempted Murder W/Firearm Sec. 239(a) CC
Aggravated Assault Sec. 268(2) CC
Careless Use of Firearm Sec. 86(1) CC
Discharge Firearm W/Intent Sec. 244 CC
Unauthorized Possession of Firearm/Prohibited Weapon Sec. 91(3) CC
Weapons Possession Contrary to Order Sec. 117.01(3) CC
Fail to Comply W/Undertaking/Recognizance (2 counts) Sec. 145(3) CC

Guiboche remains in custody until his next scheduled court appearance on June 23, 2015, in Dauphin Provincial Court.

No other details are available at this time. Swan River RCMP continue to investigate.