Students at Cross Lake School Injured in RCMP Raid
Seven Students Injured After RCMP Raid Cross Lake School (Updated)
Seven students are injured after an RCMP raid at Cross Lake School in northern Manitoba.
The RCMP raided the school in response to a complaint of a man with a weapon. The man was found inside the school and was arrested. During the raid, seven students were injured. Six of the students were treated for minor injuries and released from hospital. One student was taken to Winnipeg for further treatment.
The RCMP is investigating the incident. The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is also investigating.
The IIU is a civilian-led agency that investigates all serious incidents involving police officers in Manitoba.
The Cross Lake School is located in the community of Cross Lake, about 500 kilometers north of Winnipeg.
Reaction
The incident has sparked outrage from Indigenous leaders and community members. They say the RCMP used excessive force and that the raid was unnecessary.
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) has called for an independent investigation into the incident.
The AMC is an organization that represents First Nations in Manitoba.
The RCMP has defended its actions, saying that the raid was necessary to ensure the safety of the students.
The RCMP says that the man who was arrested had a history of violence.
The RCMP also says that the students who were injured were not targeted.
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