Bigger Detachment and RCMP Major Crime Unit North are currently investigating an incident that occurred Aug. 9 at approximately 5:30 p.m. in the RM of Glenside (in the Biggar Detachment area). Initial investigation has revealed five individuals entered onto private property by vehicle in the rural area and were confronted by property owners who were outside and witnessed their arrival.
The occupants of the vehicle were not known to the property owners. A verbal exchange occurred in an attempt to get the vehicle to leave the yard and ultimately a firearm was discharged, striking an occupant in the vehicle. Emergency services were contacted and upon arrival, one adult male (who arrived in the vehicle) was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and was declared deceased at the scene. An autopsy will be conducted later this week to confirm the deceased’s identity.
One adult male associated to the property was arrested by police at the scene without incident. Three occupants from the vehicle, including two females (one being a youth) and one adult male were taken into custody as part of a related theft investigation. Another adult male is being sought; his identity is still being confirmed at this time.
The investigation into the events leading up to the arrival of the vehicle to the yard, the circumstances involving the death, and the actions following remain under investigation. No charges have been laid at this time.
We are in the early stages of this complex investigation. Further details will be released when information becomes available.
