RCMP have made an arrest and charged an individual in connection with the July 26 shooting in Nipawin.
On August 1, 2023, the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Prince Albert General Investigation Section, with assistance from Nipawin RCMP, arrested an individual after executing a warrant in relation to a March 8, 2023 assault with a weapon investigation.
Upon further investigation, 29-year-old Denisha Bear of Nipawin, Saskatchewan has received the following charges in relation to a July 26, 2023 shooting that took place at a residence in Nipawin:
- One count - Attempted Murder with firearm as per S. 239(1)(a) CC;
- One count - Uttering threats against a person as per S. 264.1(1)(a) CC;
- One count - Without lawful excuse, point a firearm as per S. 87(1) CC;
- One count - Posses a firearm without being the holder of a licence as per S. 91(1) CC;
- One count - Carry a firearm for dangerous purpose to the public peace as per S. 88 CC;
- One count - Having destroyed a firearm, failed to report the destruction to a peace officer, firearms officer or chief’s firearms officer with reasonable dispatch as per S. 106(2) CC;
- One count - Possess a prohibited weapon as per S. 91(2) CC;
- One count - Possess weapon dangerous to public as per S. 88 CC.
The victim of the July 26, 2023 shooting remains in hospital with injuries described as life-threatening.
Denisha Bear is scheduled to appear in Nipawin Provincial Court August 2, 2023.
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On July 26, around 12:30 am, Nipawin RCMP received a call about a 44-year-old male who was injured as a result of a shooting at a residence on the 600 block of 8th Avenue West in Nipawin.
RCMP is asking the public to help with their ongoing investigation by asking residents to check any personal home video surveillance and door cameras for footage on or near the 600 block of 8th Avenue between the hours of 11:00 pm on Tuesday, July 25 to 1:30 am on Wednesday, July 26.
RCMP is also asking residents to report any suspicious activity, people, or vehicles in or near the area.
Any tips or information can be submitted to the nearest police service or RCMP Detachment by calling 310-RCMP or 911 in an emergency. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers anonymously by clicking here.