Two 17-year-old suspects are in custody following a violent double homicide that paralyzed the Cree Nation of Mistissini this week. The arrests come after a massive manhunt and a community-wide lockdown that gripped the northern Quebec town.
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- Suspects: Two male youths (17) were apprehended Friday afternoon without further violence.
- Legal Charges: Both face counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy.
- The Motive: Police have categorized the shooting as a targeted “settling of accounts” linked to organized crime and drug trafficking.
Victims and Community Response
The victims have been identified as Bedabin Neeposh, 30, and Daniel Benac, 29.
The community of Mistissini—typically a close-knit territory—spent much of Thursday behind locked doors as police searched for the gunmen. While the SQ has assured the public that the threat was localized to the victims, the emotional toll on the Cree Nation remains high. Local leadership is currently focusing on providing mental health support to residents traumatized by the violence.
Summary of Events
| Date | Event | Status |
| Jan 28 | Victims discovered in a vehicle | Investigation launched |
| Jan 29 | Mistissini placed under lockdown | Search for suspects |
| Jan 30 | Two 17-year-olds arrested | Lockdown lifted |
| Jan 31 | Arraignment scheduled | Legal proceedings begin |
