GRANDORA, Sask. – RCMP have called for an independent investigation after a sudden death in Saskatchewan. The fatality happened near Grandora on Wednesday.
Warman and Delisle Mounties were executing a search warrant at a rural property as part of an ongoing investigation and noticed smoke coming from the residence.
When they entered the residence, a firearm was shot by the lone man inside.
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Officials say the discharged firearm was not an RCMP firearm.
Mounties had to leave the residence due to excessive smoke. A 56-year-old man was later found dead.
Officials say the initial investigation changed once the firearm was shot and the matter was immediately reported to RCMP senior management.
RCMP have requested Saskatoon police conduct an independent review into the circumstances surrounding the search warrant and the death of the man.
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The results of the investigation will be reported to the Ministry of Justice and the attorney general. The RCMP have also asked the Ministry of Justice to appoint an independent observer.
RCMP are not releasing any other details.
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