Saskatchewan 2026 Homicide Victim List

Carrot River RCMP are investigating a suspicious death on Red Earth Cree Nation after officers responded to a report of an injured man Thursday afternoon.

Police arrived at the residence at approximately 1:45 p.m. on October 15th, where they found the man. Emergency medical services declared him dead at the scene.

RCMP have identified the victim as Billy Whitecap of Red Earth Cree Nation. His family has been notified, and victim services have been offered.

The death is being treated as suspicious, and the Saskatchewan RCMP Homicide Investigation Unit has taken over the case.

The circumstances surrounding the incident prompted police to issue a dangerous person alert Thursday afternoon. However, in an update issued at 9:10 p.m., RCMP announced the alert had been cancelled, stating investigators no longer believed there was an immediate threat to public safety. Residents were advised they could resume their normal activities.

Update: RCMP announced on October 16th that the suspect has not been arrested. The suspect was described to police as a male, 5 feet tall, and was last seen wearing a Canada Goose vest and sweatpants.

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit are actively working to identify and locate the suspect. If a renewed public safety risk is identified, they will notify the public.

Homicide Investigation Unit is asking anyone who lives on Red Earth Cree Nation to check their security cameras and doorbell cameras between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on October 15. If your device captured images or videos of suspicious activity, please report it to police immediately. Information can be reported to your local police service by calling 310-RCMP. 

Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to contact RCMP at 310-RCMP.