BEACHY, Sask. – Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit is investigating two deaths near Beechy.
On Oct. 28 at approximately 10:08 a.m., Kyle RCMP received a report of two deceased individuals at a residence near Beechy.
Officers immediately responded to the residence and located two deceased adults inside. They have been identified as a 51-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man.
Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit has taken charge of this investigation, with assistance from the Saskatchewan Coroners Service. The Homicide Investigation Unit investigates homicides, suspicious deaths, missing persons where foul play is suspected or likely, explosions believed to be of a criminal nature involving death or injury, and other incidents, as directed.
The preliminary investigation has determined that the deceased man and woman were members of the same family. As a result of the initial investigation, it is believed the 51-year-old woman’s death is suspicious in nature. The 53-year-old man’s death is not believed to be suspicious in nature. The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service.
The Homicide Investigation Unit is not seeking additional individuals related to this incident and police do not anticipate having further updates related to the investigation as no charges will be laid. Investigators advise there is no risk to public safety in relation to this incident.
Police are not providing the names of the deceased or other identifying information due to Privacy Act obligations. Their family members have been notified and victim services made available to them. Police are asking news partners and the public to please respect their privacy at this time.
The Homicide Investigation Unit continues to investigate, with assistance from the Saskatchewan Coroners Service. Investigators advise there will be an increased police presence near Beechy for an undetermined amount of time.
