FLYING DUST FIRST NATION - Update, July 3: A man has been charged with assault and assault a police officer with a weapon.
While the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) , Saskatchewan RCMP’s North Battleford Provincial General Investigation Section (GIS) has continued investigating the circumstances of the initial call for service.
Investigation has determined that late on the afternoon of June 29, an adult male reportedly assaulted an adult female inside a residence on Flying Dust First Nation. The victim did not report physical injuries to police.
As a result of the continued investigation and consultation with Crown prosecutors, the male – who is 39 years old and from Flying Dust First Nation – is charged with:
- one count, assault;
- one count, assault police officer with weapon; and
- one count, carry a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Any inquiries regarding this matter can be directed to SIRT, which will be providing further updates as their investigation unfolds.
Original post, June 30: The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating the circumstances of an RCMP officer-involved shooting resulting in injuries to an adult male.
On June 29 at around 5:30 p.m., Meadow Lake RCMP responded to a report of an adult male acting aggressively at a residence on Flying Dust First Nation.
Two RCMP officers responded and encountered the adult male with a weapon. An RCMP officer discharged their firearm, injuring the man.
Officers provided initial medical assistance and the man was subsequently transported to hospital with injuries described as serious. Police do not have an update on his condition. The man’s family has been notified.
RCMP officers were not physically injured during this incident.
As required by The Police Act, 1990, Saskatchewan RCMP notified the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT). SIRT will investigate the circumstances of the officer-involved shooting with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP Forensic Identification Services. Saskatchewan RCMP General Investigation Section is investigating the circumstances of the initial call for service.
Any inquiries regarding this matter can be directed to SIRT, which will be providing further updates as their investigation unfolds.