A male youth faces a second-degree murder charge after a fatal incident on Star Blanket Cree Nation. Officers from the File Hills First Nations Police Service responded to a residence call shortly after midnight on February 18, 2026, where they found a deceased man inside the home and arrested a male youth on site.
Victim and Suspect Connection
Investigators confirm the accused and victim knew each other, though additional details remain undisclosed to protect the ongoing probe.
Legal Proceedings
Provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act prevent public identification of the youth. The suspect is scheduled for an appearance in Provincial Court in Fort Qu’Appelle on February 19, 2026.
Investigation Transfer
The File Hills First Nations Police Service has handed the case to the Saskatchewan RCMP Homicide Investigation Unit, which handles major crimes due to the local agency’s limited jurisdiction in such matters.
