March 11, 2024
Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, Saskatchewan
On February 1, 2024, Loon Lake RCMP received a report of an injured individual at a residence on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation. Officers immediately responded and located an injured adult male, who was later pronounced deceased by EMS at the scene. 32-year-old Dedrick Stick's death was determined to be a homicide and Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes has been investigating since.
As a result of investigation, on March 9, 2024, 22-year-old Samuel Kiseyinewakup from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation was arrested at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre by Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes in relation to the death of Dedrick Stick.
Samuel Kiseyinewakup is charged with one count, second degree murder, Section 235(1), Criminal Code.
He appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
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Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes investigating homicide on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation
2024-02-02
On February 1, 2024 at approximately 12:45 p.m., Loon Lake RCMP received a report of an injured individual at a residence on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.
Officers immediately responded and located an injured adult male, who was later pronounced deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as 32-year-old Dedrick Stick from the Island Lake First Nation (Ministikwan). His family has been notified.
Investigation has determined an altercation occurred between a group of individuals at a separate residence. Dedrick Stick was injured as a result of this altercation and was able to flee to an adjacent residence, where he later died of his injuries.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is now investigating Dedrick Stick's death as a homicide.
Investigators ask that all suspicious activity and video surveillance captured on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation around the noon hour on February 1 is reported to police.
Information can be submitted by dialling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Further updates will be provided as they become available. If an imminent public safety risk is identified, the public will be notified immediately.
