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At least one man is dead and police are searching for two armed men in the Big Island Lake Cree Nation, CBC News has learned.
The RCMP is urging people living in the First Nation near the Alberta border to immediately find a safe place and lock their doors. Those heading to the First Nation are advised to stay away.
The two assailants were armed with a handgun and were last seen riding an ATV, according to RCMP.
Larry Wahpistikwan told CBC News his son Neil was shot and killed early Tuesday morning.
“We came from Moon Lake to dance and we were getting ready to go to bed when my brother called me and said my son had been shot,” Wahpistikwan told CBC News. “They killed him.”
Wahpistikwan claims the RCMP were already on the scene and attempted CPR but were unable to save his son's life. Others were also shot and taken to hospital, he said.
Seven health facilities in the area were on lockdown as of 11 a.m. CST Tuesday, according to a statement from the Saskatchewan government.
“We are aware of a serious incident that occurred early this morning on Big Island Lake Cree. Our thoughts are with the community and all those affected,” the statement said.
The RCMP have confirmed one person has died in a shooting on the First Nation and three others have been injured. They have not yet confirmed the identity of the victim or released details of the shooting.
