Update Friday, July 25 3:00 pm
Saskatchewan RCMP’s Provincial General Investigation Section continues into the firearm incident on Muskowekwan First Nation.
An RCMP officer was injured because of the incident and a dangerous alert was issued.
As a result, 28-year-old Elijah Albert of Muskowekwan First Nation, SK is now charged with:
one count, attempted murder with a firearm, Section 239(a), Criminal Code;
one count, discharge firearm with intent, Section 244, Criminal Code;
one count, uttering threats, Section 264.1(1)(a), Criminal Code;
and one count, pointing a firearm, Section 87(1), Criminal Code.
He will appear in Regina Provincial Court on Wednesday, July 30.
Update 2:00 pm
An update has been released in regard to the Dangerous Person Alert issued by the Saskatchewan RCMP on Thursday morning.
Punnichy RCMP responded to a report of an armed individual at a residence on the Muskowekwan First Nation at 2:00 am.
When officers arrived, a firearm was discharged, and an officer was struck. The officer was transported to hospital by EMS with injuries described as non-life threatening in nature.
An armed individual fled the residence on foot. There were other individuals at the residence. None reported injuries to the police.
A dangerous person alert was sent at 6:36 am.
Saskatchewan RCMP’s Critical Incident Response Team located the suspect at a rural location near Lestock. The area was contained and at approximately 8:50 a.m., Saskatchewan RCMP’s Critical Incident Response Team took the suspect into custody.
The dangerous person alert was cancelled.
Saskatchewan RCMP’s Provincial General Investigation Section has now taken carriage of this ongoing investigation. Charges have not been laid at this time. Investigators do not believe there is any further elevated risk to public safety associated with this incident.
Further updates will be provided as they become available. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact 310-RCMP (7267)
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RCMP reports that Elijah Albert has been arrested at a rural location near Lestock, Saskatchewan.
Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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Saskatchewan RCMP is issuing a dangerous person alert for the Muskowekwan First Nation and surrounding area.
There is a dangerous person with a firearm in the area of Muskowekwan First Nation.
The suspect is a 28-year-old male, Elijah Albert. He was last seen wearing a blue sweater, blue jeans and a dark backpack.
He is armed with a rifle.
He was last seen heading into the bush around Muskowekwan First Nation. He is possibly on foot or on a quad.
If in the area, seek immediate shelter and shelter in place. Do not leave a secure location. Lock windows and doors. Do not pick up hitchhikers. Report emergencies to 911.
Further information will be provided as it becomes available.