Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes: charge laid in death of child

February 3, 2023
George Gordon First Nation, Saskatchewan

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On February 2, 2023 at approximately 11:45 p.m., Punnichy RCMP received a report of an injured individual at a residence on George Gordon First Nation.

Officers immediately responded and located an injured male child. He was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as a child under 10 from George Gordon First Nation. His family has been notified and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

As a result of investigation, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes have charged a male youth with one count, manslaughter with firearm, Section 236(a), Criminal Code. He can't be identified as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

He is scheduled to appear in Regina Provincial Court on February 6, 2023

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