Firing Shots Over Stolen Fuel | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

A 66-year-old Manitoba property owner fired shots at suspects he believed were stealing from him—only to find himself charged with reckless firearm use. The suspects, in stolen Saskatchewan vehicles, were caught transferring fuel and later arrested on theft and trespassing charges; one also faces weapon-related offenses. A fourth suspect fled but was found in an abandoned vehicle the next day. Authorities are still investigating the stolen goods and the full scope of this volatile confrontation that underscores the legal risks when property owners take matters into their own hands. Listen in…