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Regina police to lay charges in city’s 5th homicide of 2021, identify victim

Regina police say the death of a man found injured in the 1500 block of Cameron Steet on Wednesday evening is being deemed a homicide. Dave Parsons / Global News

The Regina Police Service says three people will be charged in the death of a man Wednesday night — the city’s fifth homicide of 2021.

Police say they received reports of an injured man in the 1500 block of Cameron Street at about 8:30 p.m.

Emergency services found that the man was beyond help and pronounced him dead, police say.

Two other males were found injured at the scene, one of which remains in hospital with injuries described as serious, according to police.

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Police say a number of people were taken into custody, but only three will face charges at this point. Police have not released their names.

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The deceased is identified as Damione Dustyhorn, 18, of Regina. His family has been notified of his death and has been offered victim services resources.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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