Inquest set to examine death of man shot by RCMP on Fishing Lake First Nation

A coroner’s inquest will probe the death of a man who was shot during a confrontation with RCMP officers on the Fishing Lake First Nation in August of 2019.

The inquest into the death of Lucien Silverquill has been set for May 16-20 in Yorkton.

According to a media release, officers from the Wadena RCMP were called to a home on the First Nation on Aug. 27, 2019, just before 1:30 p.m., for a complaint of a man causing a disturbance.

Two RCMP officers responded and found a man with a knife outside a home. Shortly after the officers arrived, at least one of them shot and injured the man.

Silverquill was taken by ambulance to the Wadena Hospital, where he died.

After the inquest, the coroner’s jury can make recommendations to prevent similar deaths.

The Fishing Lake First Nation is approximately 210 kilometres northeast of Regina.