RED PHEASANT CREE NATION — Battlefords RCMP have laid charges including attempted murder against 42-year-old Travis Wuttunee from Red Pheasant Cree Nation as the result of an assault.
On March 17, at approximately 11:25 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a serious assault on Red Pheasant Cree Nation.
RCMP say that officers immediately responded and determined that an adult male approached an individual and seriously assaulted them. The victim was transported to hospital with injuries described as serious in nature.
An adult male, who initially gave a false name to police, was arrested at a residence on Red Pheasant Cree Nation shortly after police responded to the incident.
As a result of continued investigation, Wuttunee is charged with:
- attempted murder;
- aggravated assault;
- possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; and
- resist/obstruct peace officer.
Saskatchewan RCMP’s Forensic Identification Services and General Investigation Section assisted with this investigation.
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