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Arrest made in death investigation on Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation

Police are searching for any information from the public regarding unknown individuals who stole a truck fired shots at witnesses who followed the truck.
Police are searching for any information from the public regarding unknown individuals who stole a truck fired shots at witnesses who followed the truck. File / Global News

The Saskatchewan RCMP  has made an arrest following a Major Crime Unit investigation into a suspicious death that took place last weekend on Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation.

28 year-old Robbie Cameron of Saskatoon was arrested Tuesday and charged with one count of second-degree murder.

The victim has been identified by the RCMP as 22-year-old Cody Tait of Saskatoon.

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On Sunday, at approximately 5:50 p.m., Rosthern RCMP received a report of a shooting on Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation.

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Officers located an injured man on a road in the community. Despite life-saving efforts, he was later pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Cameron was remanded to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Wednesday.

The investigation continues and officers believe there are additional suspects.

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