RCMP cancel alert after Melville homicide, 1 man dead, another in hospital

The dangerous person alert issued Wednesday morning has been cancelled by Saskatchewan RCMP.

The alert was issued after a homicide in Melville, Sask.

RCMP have confirmed one man has died and another man has sustained life-threatening injuries as a result of the shooting that occurred in the area of the Country Inn Motel in Melville.

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The injured man has been taken to hospital for treatment.

The RCMP said there is no update on the whereabouts of the suspects.

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No arrests have been made, and we do not have additional descriptive information pertaining to the suspects has been released.

Initial reports of the shooting came in at 9:19 a.m. CST on Nov. 2, and the alert was issued at 10:35 a.m. to the province.

Police say they found the vehicle that may have been involved abandoned on Highway 10 near Duff, Sask.

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RCMP say the investigation has determined the incident is not believed to be random in nature, and as such there is not a heightened risk to the general public at this time.

There will continue to be an increased police presence in Melville and on roadways in and around the community as the investigation unfolds.

Highway 10 and the access to 3^rd Avenue in Melville has been reponed as of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.

The Saskatchewan RCMP major crimes unit is leading the investigation with assistance from other specialized units and surrounding detachments, the release explained.

Anyone with information can report to police by calling 911.

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