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Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Man fatally shot by RCMP in Sask. happened after officers encountered group in woods
DESCHAMBAULT LAKE – RCMP in Saskatchewan say a fatal police-involved shooting last week happened after officers encountered a group of people in the woods, and there was a confrontation. Police say in a news release that on Friday morning, two RCMP officers encountered five people in a wooded area near the community of Deschambault Lake. The release says that during the encounter, a confrontation occurred between the officers and one of the five people, a man from Deschambault Lake. The officers shot the man, the release says, and while they provided initial medical assistance, he did not survive. The officers were not injured. Mounties say several of the group were arrested, and one of the people is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm. 'A firearm and several replica firearms were located and seized at the scene,' the police news release from Saturday said. The family of the man who died has been notified, police said. Four people were arrested at the scene. Two were released without charges. A 31-year-old man from Pelican Narrows, Sask., is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm. The release noted that no injuries were reported to police in connection with the charge. Police said he is also charged with possession of a weapon contrary to section 91(2) of the Criminal Code, and had an outstanding warrant in relation to a separate Deschambault Lake RCMP investigation. A 20-year-old woman from Deschambault Lake is charged with breach of an undertaking in relation to that separate Deschambault Lake investigation. Both are to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Monday morning. Police said the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team has been notified about the officer-involved shooting and will investigate the circumstances around it. They said they cannot provide any additional information at this time due to the ongoing investigation by the police watchdog agency. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 10, 2025.
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Toronto Sun
One dead, several in custody after police shooting in Saskatchewan
Published Aug 08, 2025 • < 1 minute read An RCMP logo is seen on a police vehicle. DESCHAMBAULT LAKE — One person is dead and several are in custody after a police shooting in northeastern Saskatchewan. RCMP say no officers were injured in the morning shooting at Deschambault Lake, a remote community about 140 kilometres from Flin Flon, Man. They did not give further details about the shooting or the person who died. An RCMP spokesperson says details will be shared when they're available. Mounties say they expect an increased police presence in the community as the investigation continues. The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team, the province's police watchdog, has also opened an investigation. RECOMMENDED VIDEO This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto Blue Jays Editorials Tennis Columnists Toronto & GTA
CTV News
02-05-2025
- CTV News
Report into woman's 2024 in-custody death in Swift Current released
Following the investigation into a 2024 in-custody death in Swift Current, the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has released a report with their findings. Swift Current RCMP received a request to conduct a wellness check around 11:06 a.m. on May 5. A 55-year-old woman was found at a local hotel but refused assistance from police and EMS, according to SIRT's report. She was taken into custody under the Mental Health Services Act and brought into the ambulance waiting outside the hotel. However, on the way to Cypress Regional Hospital, she went into medical distress and became unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at 12:26 p.m. after she was admitted to hospital. SIRT was notified of the incident the next day. Four investigators and the civilian executive director were sent to Swift Current to begin their investigation. An autopsy conducted on May 7 found the woman died from cardiorespiratory arrest, as well as contributing factors including chronic and acute mental conditions, combined drug toxicity, and the stress of police detention. During SIRT's investigation, police and civilian witnesses were interviewed, and relevant audio, video, and documentary evidence was seized, the report said. The report found that while the officer placed the woman under arrest, he did so without any force, and she had been 'placed into the care of EMS personnel prior to the onset of her ultimately fatal medical distress.' 'It is further worth noting that prior to placing the affected person under arrest, the Subject Officer attempted to convince the affected person to attend for medical treatment voluntarily,' the report read. While the woman's stress from being arrested may have played a part in the timing of her medical distress, the report said the arrest was based on reasonable grounds and reasonably conducted, as the officer did so with prior knowledge of the woman's substance abuse and self harm. 'The combined information obtained both from the pre-existing information regarding the affected person as well as the observations of the Subject Officer made during the incident provided ample grounds for the Subject Officer to lawfully place the affected person under arrest pursuant to The Mental Health Services Act,' the report read. The investigation found that the subject officer did not commit any criminal offence during the incident and no charges will be laid. SIRT's mandate is to independently investigate in-custody deaths, injury from actions of police officers, and allegations of violence involving police.
Global News
30-04-2025
- Global News
Police watchdog investigating man's death at James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's police watchdog says it is investigating a man's death after he was arrested on a First Nation northeast of Saskatoon on Monday. The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team says Mounties were called to the James Smith Cree Nation for reports that the man was using bear spray in a home. View image in full screen The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team is investigating the death of a man on the James Smith Cree First Nation after RCMP attempted to arrest him under the Mental Health Services Act. Global News File Photo In a written statement about the incident, the agency said the 29-year-old fled after officers told him he was going to be arrested under the Mental Health Services Act. Story continues below advertisement It says a brief foot chase ensued before 'the man was taken into custody without the use of force and was handcuffed.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The statement said a conducted energy weapon (stun gun) 'was drawn during the pursuit but was not discharged during the encounter.' The man went into medical distress and died after they attempted life-saving measures, including administering naloxone several times. 1:08 Saskatoon police sergeant suspended, serious incident team investigating James Smith Cree Nation was the site of a mass stabbing nearly three years ago, which saw 10 people killed and 17 injured before Myles Sanderson killed another person in the nearby community of Weldon. With files from Global News.
CTV News
30-04-2025
- CTV News
James Smith Cree Nation man dies in RCMP custody; SIRT launches investigation
Saskatchewan's police watchdog is taking over the investigation into the death of a 29-year-old man in RCMP custody on the James Smith Cree Nation. The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) says the man died on April 28 after going into medical distress not long after being handcuffed. Shortly before 8 a.m. on April 28, Melfort RCMP received calls reporting a man spraying bear mace within an occupied home on the James Smith Cree Nation. Three officers, along with community peacekeepers, responded and located the man inside the home. According to SIRT, after a brief interaction, the man fled after he was informed he would be taken into custody under the Mental Health Services Act. After a short pursuit, SIRT says he was taken into custody 'without the use of force,' however, shortly after being handcuffed, he went into medical distress. Officers immediately contacted EMS and started providing first aid, including CPR and administering naloxone. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead shortly after paramedics arrived at the scene at around 9:43 a.m. SIRT investigators will examine the conduct of police during this incident, including the circumstances surrounding the man's arrest and the cause of his death. The RCMP will maintain responsibility for investigating the original incident involving the discharge of bear spray. A final report will be issued to the public within 90 days of the investigation ending.
