On Dec. 6 at about 6 a.m., Onion Lake RCMP responded to reports of gunshots on Onion Lake Cree Nation.
Shortly after, officers received another report of a seriously injured man at a local medical centre in Onion Lake. Emergency responders pronounced the 37-year-old man, identified as Jesse Heathen, deceased at the scene. Heathen was a resident of Onion Lake Cree Nation.
The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating Heathen’s death, which has been classified as a homicide. Investigators released his name to encourage the public to provide tips.
Police are asking anyone who saw suspicious activity on Onion Lake Cree Nation between midnight and 6 a.m. on Dec.6 to come forward.
Meanwhile, information can be reported to Saskatchewan RCMP at 310-RCMP or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Further updates will follow as the investigation continues. If public safety risks arise, authorities will issue warnings immediately.
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