PELICAN NARROWS – Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU) continues to actively investigate the June 1 shooting in Pelican Narrows that resulted in the death of one individual, and serious injury to another.
The deceased has been identified as a 28-year-old woman from Pelican Narrows. Police are not releasing her name at this time. Her family has been notified and victim services have been provided to them.
One man is injured. His injuries are now considered to be non-life-threatening in nature.
HIU officers are in Pelican Narrows speaking to witnesses and gathering evidence.
Investigators believe an altercation occurred at a residence between a group of individuals known to one another. The female was injured at a residence on Chachakew Street, then the male was injured minutes later, on the road that is in proximity to the local health clinic.
Investigators have confirmed the altercation did not occur in the clinic. Saskatchewan RCMP issued a dangerous person alert in relation to this incident as initial information indicated it occurred at the clinic and it was possibly random in nature. The alert has since been cancelled. Investigators are constantly reassessing this situation. At this time, there is not believed to be an imminent risk to public safety.
An individual was arrested on June 1, as initial investigation provided grounds for their arrest. After investigators gathered more evidence, the individual was released without charges.
Investigators have obtained video of a suspect in this shooting. The suspect is described as a male, who was wearing all black and was carrying a handgun and a cellphone.
Police are releasing video of the suspect to further the investigation.
“We know the community of Pelican Narrows is on edge because of this shooting, and other recent violent events,” says Insp. Ashley St. Germaine, acting officer in charge of Saskatchewan RCMP’s Major Crimes Branch.
“Our number one priority right now is the safety of Pelican Narrows residents. Homicides are solved with the help of witnesses," she said in the release. "We know there are people in the community who have information and have not shared it with police. If you do – or if you recognize the suspect in this video – please call police or report what you know to Crime Stoppers immediately. Help us bring this person into custody, ease community fears, and start the justice process for those affected by this crime.”
Residents of Pelican Narrows will notice a continued increased police presence in the community. Investigators thank community members for their patience with the increased police presence, and all who have provided information to them.
There have been no further incidents reported to police believed to be connected to the June 1 shooting.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 310‑RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Police say they will continue to provide updates as they are able.
