On March 17, 2023, Matthew Schacht, 38, of Sagkeeng First Nation, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder in the homicide of a 42-year-old male on March 16, 2023.
He was remanded into custody.
On March 16, 2023, at approximately 3:45 pm, Powerview RCMP responded to an assault at a residence located on Tipi Road, on Sagkeeng First Nation.
Officers arrived at the residence and located the victim, a 42-year-old male from Sagkeeng First Nation, who was pronounced deceased on scene.
A 38-year-old male from Sagkeeng First Nation, was arrested on scene and remains in police custody.
Powerview RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.