The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has been called in to investigate an in-custody death that occurred near Kipling following an arrest by the RCMP.
In a statement posted Tuesday, SIRT confirmed it had been deployed to the incident but provided few details.
“SIRT has been deployed to an in-custody death that took place near Kipling following an arrest by RCMP. Details to follow.”
No information has yet been released about the circumstances surrounding the arrest, the identity of the deceased, or when the incident occurred.
SIRT is Saskatchewan’s independent, civilian-led police watchdog. The agency is responsible for investigating serious incidents involving police, including deaths, serious injuries, allegations of sexual assault, and other matters where an independent investigation is in the public interest.
The deployment marks the third SIRT investigation in Saskatchewan so far in 2026.
SIRT said additional information will be released as it becomes available.
