Canada-wide warrant issued for man in relation to Regina homicide

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 29-year-old man wanted in relation to Regina’s latest homicide over the long weekend.

The Regina Police Service (RPS) is searching for Skyler Ochuschayoo, who is facing charges of first-degree murder, being unlawfully at large and possessing a firearm contrary to a prohibition order.

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On Saturday evening, police responded to a call for service on Saturday evening on the 1900 block of McIntyre Street. RPS said the victim sustained apparent gunshot wounds shortly after 10:15 p.m. and died despite attempts at life-saving measures by police and EMS.

The victim was a 25-year-old Regina man, whose name will not be released at this time. The victim’s next of kin have since been notified, police added.

Police said attempts to locate Ochuschayoo have not been successful.

RPS are asking if anyone who sees this individual or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the police at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave a tip on the Regina Police Service Wanted Page entry.