A teenage girl is dead and another teen is in police custody in relation to her death.

The Manitoba RCMP says that officers were called to the nursing station in Chemawawin Cree Nation for a report of a 14-year-old female suffering from serious injuries just after 1 a.m. on Monday, May 13.

The release says that when officers arrived at the nursing station the female was pronounced deceased. It was determined to be a homicide.

A 19-year-old male was arrested later in the morning on May 13, 2024. Police have charged them with Second Degree Murder and Failing to Comply with a Release Order.

The RCMP Forensic Identification Section and RCMP Major Crime Services are in the community assisting with the ongoing investigation.