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CBC
30-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Manslaughter charge upgraded to murder in death of Shoal Lake Cree Nation child
Social Sharing A woman initially charged with manslaughter in the death of a child on Shoal Lake Cree Nation is now facing a second-degree murder charge, Saskatchewan RCMP say. Following further investigation and consultation with the Crown, the original manslaughter charge against Karrena Young, 23, of Pakwaw Lake, will be withdrawn at her next court appearance, scheduled for June 26, in Melfort provincial court, police said. Young was arrested after RCMP responded to a report of a seriously injured child at a home on Shoal Lake Cree Nation on the evening of May 23. The child was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts. RCMP say the child and Young were known to each other, but no further details about their relationship have been released.
CTV News
30-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Woman charged with murder in Sask. Cree Nation homicide
The Saskatchewan RCMP major crimes unit has upgraded the charge in connection with the killing of a child under 10 years old on the Shoal Lake Cree Nation. In an update sent shortly after 11 a.m. Friday, the Saskatchewan RCMP said Karrena Young now faces a second-degree murder charge. According to the RCMP, the charge of manslaughter previously laid against the 23-year-old woman will be withdrawn at her next court appearance on June 26. On May 23, at around 7 p.m., officers with Carrot River RCMP were called to the community following a report of a child under the age of 10 being seriously injured. Police found the child inside a home in the community. Despite officers attempting life-saving measures, the victim was declared dead at the scene. The death was determined to be suspicious, and RCMP major crimes took over the investigation. A suspect was identified and taken into custody shortly after. Police confirmed Young and the victim were known to each other.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- CTV News
Woman charged with manslaughter after death on Sask. Cree nation
An RCMP detachment can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) Saskatchewan RCMP have charged a woman after a child died on Shoal Lake Cree Nation late last week. Following an investigation, police have charged 23-year-old Karrena Young with one count of manslaughter. She made her first appearance in provincial court in Melfort on Monday. On Friday, May 23, at around 7 p.m., officers with Carrot River RCMP were called to the community following a report of a child under the age of 10 being seriously injured. Police found the child inside a home in the community. Despite officers attempting life saving measures – the victim was declared dead at the scene. The death was determined to be suspicious and RCMP Major Crimes took over the investigation. A suspect was identified and taken into custody shortly after. RCMP confirmed that the victim and the suspect were known to each other. Police continue to investigate.
CBC
26-05-2025
- CBC
RCMP arrest suspect in death of Shoal Lake Cree Nation child
RCMP have a suspect in custody after the death of a young child on Shoal Lake Cree Nation last week. Police were called to the community, about 100 kilometres east of Nipawin, Sask., at about 7 p.m. on May 23, 2025, responding to reports that a child under the age of 10 was seriously injured. When police arrived, they found the child unresponsive inside the home. According to RCMP, life-saving measures were attempted, but the child was declared dead at the scene. Police determined the death was suspicious and have transferred the investigation to the RCMP's Major Crimes Division. Police have a suspect in custody that they say was known to the child. RCMP said there is no elevated risk to public safety.
CTV News
24-05-2025
- CTV News
RCMP investigating homicide after child dies in Sask. Cree Nation
Saskatchewan RCMP have launched a homicide investigation after a child died in Shoal Lake Cree Nation Friday evening. At around 7 p.m., Carrot River RCMP received a report that a child under the age of 10 had been seriously injured in a home on the Cree Nation, Saskatchewan RCMP said in a news release. Arriving officers found the child unresponsive inside the home. 'Life-saving measures were attempted. EMS also attended and declared the child deceased at the scene.' RCMP said. The RCMP major crimes unit took over the investigation after determining the death was suspicious. According to the RCMP, a suspect, known to the child, has been identified and taken into custody. RCMP say there is no elevated risk to public safety related to this incident. Shoal Lake Cree Nation is located about 240 kilometres northeast of Prince Albert.
