Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes are currently investigating a homicide that occurred in the Kitsaki community on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. The incident took place early Saturday morning, around 1:15 a.m., when the La Ronge RCMP received a report regarding an unresponsive man at a residence in the area. Upon arrival, officers discovered the lifeless body of a male individual, later identified as 31-year-old Wilfred Ballantyne from Pelican Narrows. The victim’s family has been notified, and Victim Services has been deployed to provide them with the necessary support during this difficult time.
Following their investigation, the police have apprehended a suspect in connection with the crime. 22-year-old Mary Bird from La Ronge has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. The authorities believe she is responsible for the death of Wilfred Ballantyne.
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The RCMP are actively working on gathering evidence and conducting interviews to piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident. They have not released any information regarding the potential motive or the relationship between the victim and the suspect. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more details become available.
This shocking incident has sent shockwaves through the community of Kitsaki and surrounding areas. The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is a close-knit community, and the loss of one of its members has deeply affected many. Local authorities are urging anyone with information about the crime to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The RCMP Major Crimes unit is asking anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity of the residence on the night of the incident to contact them. They have assured the public that all information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. The safety and security of the community remain their top priority as they work to bring justice to the victim and his family.
