On March 8, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a person located deceased in a vehicle on Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation.
Officers immediately responded and located a deceased adult male. He has been identified as a 19-year-old from Red Pheasant Cree Nation. His family has been notified.
Investigation determined an altercation occurred between two groups of individuals, both travelling in vehicles. A firearm was discharged during this altercation. The 19-year-old was injured by gunfire and later died of his injuries.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes took carriage of the investigation into the male’s death.
As a result of continued investigation, an adult male was arrested on Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation on March 9.
After analysis of evidence gathered to date and consultation with Crown, 46-year-old Darren Wahobin from Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation is charged with one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code and one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, Section 94, Criminal Code.
He was to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on March 10, 2025.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continues to investigation. Anyone with information can report it by dialling 310-RMCP.
Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.