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Saskatchewan RCMP arrest suspect in Red Earth Cree Nation stabbing death

Richard Flett, 21, is wanted for second-degree murder in the killing of Brett McKay say Saskatchewan RCMP.
Richard Flett, 21, is wanted for second-degree murder in the killing of Brett McKay say Saskatchewan RCMP. Photo provided by Saskatchewan RCMP

UPDATE: RCMP say Richard Flett, wanted for second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a man on Red Earth Cree Nation, has been arrested.

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Saskatchewan RCMP say they laid a murder charge in the fatal stabbing of Brett McKay, a 24-year-old who died on Red Earth Cree Nation.

According to police, McKay was stabbed early Friday morning following a large social gathering in an open area that’s locally referred to as the reservoir.

Read more: ‘Large social gathering’ in northern Saskatchewan ends in fatal stabbing

McKay was driven to a home on Red Earth Cree Nation where he was pronounced dead on scene by EMS.

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On Sunday, police say Richard Flett, 21, was charged with second-degree murder in the killing of McKay. A warrant for his arrest has been issued.

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He is described by police as a young man of slender build. He is approximately six feet tall and weighs around 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Flett is considered dangerous. Police say do not approach the suspect.

Read more: Suspicious death in Shellbrook, Sask., now a homicide investigation: RCMP

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Flett is asked to call Carrot River RCMP at 306-768-1200 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be made online.

Police continue to investigate.

Red Earth Cree Nation is located about 80 kilometres east of Nipawin, Sask.

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