The 2024 Saskatchewan Homicide Victim List is available here
Regina police police received a report of a seriously injured male in the area of 8th Avenue and Retallack Street on December 26th at at approximately 5:50 p.m.
On arrival, officers located the victim lying on the ground with life-threatening injuries. Officers provided first aid until EMS arrived where they continued life-saving measures, however, the victim, 30 year-old Charles Russell Thompson, was determined to be deceased.
This death is being treated as a homicide and the Regina Police Service Major Crimes Unit, in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service is continuing the investigation.
Update: Regina police announced on December 29th that Two youths had been charged in connection to the homicide.
15 Year-Old Male:
• Second-Degree Murder [CC 235(1)]; and
• Fail to Comply with Release Order [CC 145(5)(a)].
15 Year-Old Male:
• Second-Degree Murder [CC 235(1)];
• Fail to Comply with Release Order [CC 145(5)(a)];
• Fail to Comply with Release Order [CC 145(5)(a)]; and
• Carry Concealed Weapon [CC 90(1)].
The two youths will make their first appearance on these charges in Regina Youth Court December 30, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Anyone who has information that could assist police in this investigation is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Regina Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).