On February 22, 2024 at approximately 4:55 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP responded to a call involving a firearm on Muskoday First Nation.
As officers continued to investigate, they located a black Dodge Ram truck that was believed to be involved in the incident on Muskoday First Nation.
Officers made attempts to apprehend the suspects, however, a firearm was discharged and believed to be fired at the officers from the suspect vehicle.
Officers did not return fire and no physical injuries resulted. Officers contained the area and Saskatchewan RCMP's Critical Incident Response Team and Police Dog Services were engaged. An adult male and an adult female were arrested at the scene.
As a result of continued investigation, officers located and seized a firearm in the vehicle.
Further investigation determined the suspects arrested were not involved in the initial firearm call on Muskoday First Nation. The investigation into the initial call is ongoing.
28-year-old Jason Lafferty was charged with:
- five counts, attempted murder with firearm, Section 239(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon or restricted weapon, Section 91(3), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammo without license/registration, Section 95(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, pointing a firearm, Section 87(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of firearm/weapon/device/ammo in motor vehicle, Section 94(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, discharge firearm with intent, Section 244, Criminal Code;
- one count, discharge firearm while being reckless, Section 244.2(3), Criminal Code;
- one count, resists/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code; and
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, Section 354(1)(a).
25-year-old Whitney McDonald was charged with one count, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code.
Jason Lafferty is scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on February 26. Whitney McDonald is scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on March 20.