Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On June 22, 2024 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Wollaston Lake RCMP received a report that someone had been seriously injured at a residence on Hatchet Lake First Nation.
Officers responded immediately. Upon arriving at the residence, officers determined the injured person had been taken to receive medical attention at a local clinic.
Investigation has determined that an altercation occurred between a group of individuals. As a result of the altercation, an adult male was seriously injured and was later declared deceased at the clinic. He has been identified as 42-year-old Christopher Joseyounen from Hatchet Lake First Nation. His family has been notified and victim services made available to them.
An adult female was arrested at the scene. On June 23, 2024 officers arrested a second adult female in relation to the incident.
As a result of continued investigation, 36-year-old Tricia St. Pierre from Hatchet Lake First Nation and 18-year-old Tinnisha Josie from Wollaston Lake are each charged with one count, second-degree murder, Section 235(1), Criminal Code.
Tricia St. Pierre and Tinnisha Josie are scheduled to appear in court in Wollaston Lake on June 26, 2024.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continue to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.