Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On August 25, 2024 at approximately 7:50 p.m., Big River RCMP received a report of an adult male with a gunshot wound injury on Big River First Nation, SK.
Officers responded and located the injured male at a residence on Big River First Nation. He was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life threatening.
Investigation determined the adult male and two other individuals were walking on Highway #793 when a grey SUV drove past and a firearm was discharged from it. One of the rounds hit the adult male.
On the evening of August 25, officers received a report that bear mace had been deployed on Big Loop Road on Big River First Nation. Investigation determined a grey SUV drove by and unknown individual(s) deployed the bear mace from it. An adult female was assessed by EMS for injuries described as non-life threatening.
It is believed the grey SUV in these incidents are the same.
Big River RCMP continue to investigate. Anyone with information about these incidents should contact Big River RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com