Island Lake — Update- Island Lake RCMP investigate homicide

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On February 18, 2024, Jayna Knott, 26, of Wasagamack Anisininew Nation, was charged with Second Degree murder in the homicide of a one-year-old male that occurred on February 17, 2024.

She was remanded into custody.

On February 17, 2024, at approximately 9:15 am, Island Lake RCMP responded to a child death on Wasagamack First Nation.

Officers arrived and located a one-year-old male deceased. The death is being investigated as a homicide.

A 26-year-old female has been arrested and remains in custody.