PELICAN NARROWS, Sask. — The Saskatchewan RCMP says its Homicide Investigation Unit has responded to a suspicious death in Pelican Narrows.
According to an RCMP news release, on Oct. 29 at approximately 7 p.m., Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report of an injured man at a residence in the community.
Officers responded and located a seriously injured man. He was taken to hospital by EMS where he was later declared dead. He has been identified as a 22-year-old from Pelican Narrows. His family has been notified.
The man's death is considered suspicious, the RCMP said. As a result, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit has taken carriage of the investigation.
The unit is asking anyone who lives in the Pine Drive (also known as Rainbow Street), Nesoteo Road and Noochemeek Place areas to check their home security cameras and doorbell cameras between 6 and 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29. If a device captured images or videos of suspicious activity, or if someone witnessed any suspicious activity in the Pelican Narrows area, the RCMP asks them to report it immediately. Information can be reported to a local detachment by calling 310-7267.
Investigators advise there will be an increased police presence in the community for an undetermined amount of time.
The RCMP said it is unable to provide additional information about the investigation. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, the RCMP said it would notify the public.
SaskToday will have updates as they become available.
