RCMP investigating homicide after child dies in Sask. Cree Nation
- The RCMP in northern Saskatchewan investigated the suspicious death of a child under 10 at a Shoal Lake Cree Nation home on May 23, 2025.
- Police responded to a report around 7 p.m. Friday that a child had been seriously injured, prompting immediate action by Carrot River officers.
- Officers discovered the child unresponsive, and despite efforts to save them, paramedics confirmed the child's death at the location; investigators have identified a suspect who is now in custody.
- The Mounties stated that the suspect and child were acquainted, and indicated that the situation does not currently present a heightened threat to the community.
- Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is leading the investigation and has stated that additional information will be shared as the inquiry progresses.
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RCMP in Saskatchewan investigate death of child under 10
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RCMP say child victim of homicide on Shoal Lake Cree Nation
RCMP are investigating the death of a child on Shoal Lake Cree Nation as a homicide. Police say Carrot River RCMP officers were called to a home Friday night where the child was found unresponsive. According to the RCMP, life saving measures were performed, however, the child was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. A suspect was identified and arrested. Police say the victim and the suspect were known to each other. No other information was p…


Child death on Shoal Lake Cree Nation investigated as homicide
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes are investigating the death of a child on Shoal Lake Cree Nation as a homicide. Police say Carrot River RCMP were called to the reserve at around 7 p.m. Friday for a report that a child under the age of 10 had been seriously injured at a home. Officers responded immediately and upon arrival, located an unresponsive child inside. Life saving measures were performed, however, they were pronounced dead by EMS at the s…
RCMP investigating suspicious death of child on Shoal Lake Cree
SHOAL LAKE CREE NATION — Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is investigating the suspicious death of a young child on Shoal Lake Cree Nation. At approximately 7 p.m. on May 23, Carrot River RCMP received a report that a child under the age of 10 had been seriously injured at a residence on the First Nation. Officers responded immediately and found an unresponsive child inside the home. Life-saving efforts were attempted, but the child was pronounced…
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