20-05-2025
Three people charged after break-in, shooting on James Smith Cree Nation
Melfort RCMP have charged three people after a man was shot on James Smith Cree Nation late last week.
At around 2:30 a.m. on May 17, RCMP received a report of a firearm discharge on James Smith Cree Nation. Officers responded immediately and found an injured man at a home in the community.
Paramedics transported the man to hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.
Police learned that a group of suspects entered a home between 11:30 p.m. on May 16 and 2:30 a.m. on May 17. Armed with guns, the group threatened residents and fired a gun, injuring the victim. Several other people were assaulted.
RCMP began extensive patrols in the community soon after. However, none of the suspects were found.
At around 1:30 p.m., Melfort RCMP received a report of individuals with guns outside a home in the community. Officers responded immediately, learning that a vehicle had left the scene and drove down a dead-end road that led to a river.
Police eventually caught up to the vehicle and arrested one man and two women.
A 27-year-old man from Nipawin, Sask. was charged with 13 counts, including discharging a pistol with intent to wound, break and enter, assault with a weapon, and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
The accused was also wanted on a Regina Police Service warrant for being unlawfully at large.
Two 27-year-old women, both from James Smith Cree Nation, each face four charges of break and enter, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, robbery with a firearm and possessing a prohibited firearm.
The first woman also faces one count of pointing a firearm while the other has been charged with one count of assault with a weapon.
The trio appeared in court on Tuesday. Melfort RCMP believe an additional woman was connected to the incident. Anyone with information on the suspects, their whereabouts or the investigation is encouraged to call RCMP or submit an anonymous tip to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.
