Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg police have arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with the pellet gun shooting of a Winnipeg Transit operator during a fare dispute last fall, authorities announced Tuesday.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, the incident occurred on October 27, 2025, Sunday, when a transit operator was shot in the hand with what investigators believe was a pellet gun. The shooting happened around 2:11 p.m. near the intersection of Gateway Road and Springfield Road in northeast Winnipeg.
Police say the operator suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital in stable condition. The suspect fled the area before officers arrived, prompting a search with assistance from the Tactical Support Team and a K9 unit. The investigation was later taken over by the Major Crimes Unit.
Following months of investigation, police identified a suspect and on January 4, 2026, Sunday, officers arrested a 14-year-old boy at his residence in East Kildonan, a neighbourhood in northeast Winnipeg within the Winnipeg metropolitan area.
According to police, the teen is facing several charges, including assault with a weapon, failure to comply with a condition of an undertaking (two counts), and mischief under $5,000 for obstructing enjoyment. Due to his age, the suspect cannot be identified under Canadian youth justice laws.
Authorities say the suspect was detained in custody. Police have not released additional details about the motive, but previously stated the shooting followed a dispute over transit fare payment.
The Winnipeg Police Service continues to emphasize the seriousness of assaults against transit workers and encourages anyone with additional information related to violent incidents on public transit to come forward.
Residents who use Winnipeg Transit regularly are reminded to report suspicious or aggressive behavior to authorities when it is safe to do so.
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