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Man charged in connection with homicide on Samson Cree Nation

File: RCMP cruiser. File / Global News

A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with a man’s death on Samson Cree First Nation over the weekend.

At around 3:30 a.m Sunday, Maskwacis RCMP were called to a home following an altercation at the residence. Police said efforts were made to resuscitate a man found in medical distress but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man has been identified as 55-year-old Neil Omeasoo. RCMP did not release the cause of his death.

READ MORE: RCMP investigate homicide on Samson First Nation

On Tuesday, RCMP said 45-year-old Colin Reed was charged with manslaughter in connection with Omeasoo’s death.

Reed was taken into custody and was set to appear in court Tuesday.

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Samson Cree Nation is located about 100 kilometres south of Edmonton.

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