The Saskatoon Homicide Victim List is available here

Saskatoon police were called to a motel in the 2000 block of Avenue B North following reports of a person with a gunshot wound at around 5:00 a.m. on May 17, 2025 .

On arrival, police found a 20-year-old man who was seriously injured. He was taken to the hospital but later died from his injuries.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder. Police are still searching for a second suspect, 26-year-old Lawrence Opikokew, who remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. He is described as Indigenous, 6’4” tall, weighing 190 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about Opikokew’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Saskatoon Police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.