Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On December 6, 2024 at approximately 6:00 a.m., Onion Lake RCMP received a report of gunshots on Onion Lake Cree Nation. Officers responded immediately.
Shortly after, Onion Lake RCMP received a report of a seriously injured adult male who was brought to a medical centre in Onion Lake, SK. The adult male was pronounced deceased by EMS at the scene. The adult male has been identified as 37-year old Jesse Heathen from Onion Lake Cree Nation. His family has been notified and victim services made available to them.
Due to the circumstances of the incident, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is investigating the male’s death, which is considered a homicide. Investigators are releasing the name of the victim in an effort to elicit tips from the public to help further the investigation.
Anyone with information, or who witnessed suspicious activity on Onion Lake Cree Nation on December 6 between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., is asked to report it to Saskatchewan 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.
Further updates will be provided as they become available. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.
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