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Selkirk Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Weekend Shooting

August 24, 2026 12:38 PM CDT | News

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A 30-year-old Selkirk man is facing a second-degree murder charge following a fatal shooting early Sunday morning.

Selkirk RCMP received a report of a possible assault inside a residence on Dufferin Avenue at 12:07 a.m.

Police responded and found a number of people inside and outside the home when they arrived. Officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound inside, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Investigators determined the death to be a homicide and arrested a suspect.

Justin Linklater was taken into custody without incident at the scene and charged with second-degree murder.

RCMP continue to investigate.

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