Police identify 34-year-old man as victim of Red Earth homicide

Saskatchewan RCMP continue to investigate a homicide on Red Earth Cree Nation after a 34-year-old man was found dead at a home on Thursday afternoon.

Police have identified the victim as Billy Whitecap of Red Earth Cree Nation. His death is being investigated as a homicide, according to an RCMP update issued on Oct. 16.

Carrot River RCMP received a report of an injured man at a residence on the First Nation at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Oct. 15. Officers responded and located the man, who was declared dead at the scene by emergency medical services.

A dangerous persons alert was issued at approximately 3:37 p.m. Thursday after police determined there was a potential imminent risk to public safety on Red Earth Cree Nation and in the surrounding area.

The alert was cancelled at approximately 8:10 p.m. after investigators determined there was no longer an imminent threat to public safety.

No suspect has not been arrested, and Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit continues to work to identify and locate a man described as about five-foot tall. He was last seen wearing a Canada Goose vest and sweatpants.

RCMP say the public will be notified if investigators identify a renewed risk to public safety.

Investigators are asking residents of Red Earth Cree Nation to review security camera and doorbell camera footage recorded between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Oct. 15.

Anyone whose cameras captured suspicious activity during that period is asked to report the information to police immediately.

Information can be provided to local police by calling 310-RCMP. Anyone facing an emergency should call 911.

Saskatchewan RCMP remain on Red Earth Cree Nation, and police say an increased police presence will continue in the area for an undetermined period.

Investigators say they are unable to release further details at this time. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

— with files from CJME News