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Maskwacis RCMP responded to the report of a deceased person in a residence on 6 Mile on Samson Cree Nation on February 11, at 12:15 p.m.

On arrival, police located 26-year-old Gordelle Soosay deceased. His cause of death has not been released, however, police said his death is being investigated as a homicide.

Police also received a report of a vehicle fire south of Hwy. 611 near 3 Mile, on Samson Cree Nation. The vehicle belonged to the victim.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact the Maskwacis RCMP detachment at 780-585-3767.

Update December 4th 2024: Police announced that Donovan Rain, 33, has been charged with second degree murder. A trial has been scheduled for that case for May 5, 2025 in Ponoka.