MOSQUITO GRIZZLY BEAR'S HEAD LEAN MAN FIRST NATION - Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes are currently investigating a firearm-related death of a man on Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation.
On March 8 at approximately 12:45 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a person located deceased in a vehicle on Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation.
Officers immediately responded and located a deceased man. He has been identified as a 19-year-old man from Red Pheasant Cree Nation. His family has been notified.
The investigation determined an altercation occurred between two groups of individuals, both travelling in vehicles. A firearm was discharged during this altercation. The 19-year-old man was injured by gunfire and later died of his injuries.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes took carriage of the investigation into the man’s death.
As a result of continued investigation, a man was arrested on Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation on March 9.
After analysis of evidence gathered to date and consultation with the Crown, 46-year-old Darren Wahobin from Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation is charged with one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle.
He is scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on March 10.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continues to investigate.
Anyone with information can report it by dialling 310-RCMP or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
