One man is dead following an altercation at a residence on the Hatchet Lake First Nation.
Wollaston Lake RCMP responded immediately to a report of someone who was seriously injured Saturday evening.
“Upon arriving at the residence, officers determined the injured person had been taken to receive medical attention at a local clinic,” police stated in a release.
“Investigation has determined that an altercation occurred between a group of individuals. As a result of the altercation, an adult male was seriously injured and was later declared deceased at the clinic.”
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Police identified the victim as 42-year-old Christopher Joseyounen from Hatchet Lake First Nation. His family has been notified and victim services made available to them.
Police arrested a woman at the scene and the following day, arrested a second woman.
Police said 36-year-old Tricia St. Pierre from Hatchet Lake First Nation and 18-year-old Tinnisha Josie from Wollaston Lake are each charged with one count of second-degree murder.
On Thursday, RCMP announced a third adult female was charged in relation to Joseyounen’s death. 37-year-old Jean St. Pierre of Wollaston Lake was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree murder
As Saskatchewan RCMP major crimes continues to investigate, it is asking anyone with any information pertaining to the investigation to call 310-RCMP.
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