On Tuesday  at approximately 3:40 a.m., Carrot River RCMP received a report of a firearm discharge on Red Earth Cree Nation. Officers immediately responded to the scene where two individuals were located and apprehended to determine their involvement. No charges have been laid at this time and this portion of the investigation remains ongoing.

 

A third individual, a 25-year-old male identified as being involved, was located nearby. Upon arriving at the scene, a firearm was discharged at RCMP patrol vehicles. RCMP officers exited their vehicles and an altercation occurred between the male and the officers. Firearms were discharged during the altercation; both the adult male and one of the responding officers sustained injuries as a result.

 

The adult male, from Red Earth Cree Nation, was later pronounced deceased by EMS at the scene.

 

The officer’s injuries were described as non-life threatening.

 

As required by The Police Act, 1990, Saskatchewan RCMP notified the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT). SIRT will investigate the Saskatchewan RCMP’s interaction with the deceased and the circumstances of his death.