Prince Albert woman charged in fatal assault of 15-year-old girl from Big River First Nation

A 22-year-old woman from Prince Albert, Sask., has been charged with second-degree murder following a serious assault on Big River First Nation.

According to a release, the Big River RCMP were notified of the assault Monday at approximately 8:45 p.m.

“Investigation determined an adult female assaulted a female youth, who was later pronounced deceased by EMS,” police stated. “She has been identified as a 15-year-old girl from Big River First Nation. Her family has been notified.”

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The suspect, Maryanna Sakebow was arrested at the scene. She was scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Wednesday.

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